Constitution (ability stat) - Revision history

Bennettj at 14:50, 28 May 2026

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Bennettj: /* Delicate (3 pts.) */

2026-05-27T19:48:24Z

Delicate (3 pts.)

Tao alexis at 19:33, 6 February 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Awe-inspiring (18 pts.) */

2022-05-22T20:56:37Z

Awe-inspiring (18 pts.)

Tao alexis: /* Awe-inspiring (18 pts.) */

2022-05-22T20:55:57Z

Awe-inspiring (18 pts.)

Tao alexis at 23:26, 31 December 2021

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Tao alexis at 23:12, 20 December 2021

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Tao alexis at 21:10, 8 October 2021

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Tao alexis at 22:05, 4 October 2021

2021-10-04T22:05:54Z

Tao alexis: /* Description of Values */

2021-03-24T17:00:59Z

Description of Values

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 While studious and interested in being a part of life, faint persons are often just too tired to sustain a long day of activity. As such, they often retire for periods in the morning and afternoon, turning in early during the evening. They will self-select the least physical tasks for themselves, letting stronger persons do the hard work. They often engage a personal servant, if they are able.
-For two or three hours in the morning, they suffer from severe stiffness from poor sleep. They can eat a few ounces of meat and their diets comfortably include most fruits and vegetables. They will have bouts with indigestion but not every day. They may allow themselves a nice beer or even a small amount of strong ale, but only a few sips of the latter. They are hit quite hard by alcohol. They experience an ordinary sex drive but do not make active lovers. Headaches are unusual but can be harsh. They may be irritable. They can experience depression for two or three days at a time, but then all will be well for a week or so. They tend to be corpulent and fleshy, or somewhat too thin.
+For two or three hours in the morning, they suffer from severe stiffness from poor sleep. They can eat a few ounces of meat and their diets comfortably include most fruits and vegetables. They will have bouts with indigestion but not every day. They may allow themselves a nice beer or even a small amount of strong [[Ale|ale]], but only a few sips of the latter. They are hit quite hard by alcohol. They experience an ordinary sex drive but do not make active lovers. Headaches are unusual but can be harsh. They may be irritable. They can experience depression for two or three days at a time, but then all will be well for a week or so. They tend to be corpulent and fleshy, or somewhat too thin.
 Such persons are able to be bards, clerics, druids, mages, illusionists and thieves, though always pursuing the lightest physical professions in those classes. For example, a thief will be a forger; a cleric will be a theologian; a bard is apt to be a writer.

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 Ordinarily, those with a delicate constitution would choose to be housebound, as there are so few places they can visit safely. They are usually sickly members of a family, who are cared for by siblings and relatives. They will usually be very thin and gaunt in appearance, or have the appearance of malnutrition.
-They often possess a serious, chronic and debilitating condition, as the [[Character Background Generator|character background generator]] would determine. Otherwise, their daily lives are fraught with difficulties. They are usually in some kind of pain; the swelling of joints and limbs, constantly aching muscles, severe migraine headaches and bowel troubles are all common, often daily experiences. They have a minimal appetite; they must eat soft, usually severely boiled [[Food|food]]; meat is difficult, unless it is a very little fish. Small bits of alcohol are intolerable, causing stomach pains. Any flavoured food might result in vomiting. They lack a sexual appetite. When resting or sitting, they will spontaneously lapse into sleep. Often, they suffer from hand tremors. To rest and regain hit points, they must have a proper [[Camp Tent|tent]] to sleep in. Most are bedridden.
+They often possess a serious, chronic and debilitating condition, as the [[Character Background Generator|character background generator]] would determine. Otherwise, their daily lives are fraught with difficulties. They are usually in some kind of pain; the swelling of joints and limbs, constantly aching muscles, severe migraine headaches and bowel troubles are all common, often daily experiences. They have a minimal appetite; they must eat soft, usually severely boiled [[Food|food]]; meat is difficult, unless it is a very little fish. Small bits of [[Alcohol|alcohol]] are intolerable, causing stomach pains. Any flavoured food might result in vomiting. They lack a sexual appetite. When resting or sitting, they will spontaneously lapse into sleep. Often, they suffer from hand tremors. To rest and regain hit points, they must have a proper [[Camp Tent|tent]] to sleep in. Most are bedridden.
 The only class training they may receive will be as illusionists, the spells of which are thought-based and require little effort.
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 ==== Frail (4 pts.) ====
 Those with a frail constitution have more freedom to seek other safe spaces, particularly to escape a summer or winter season in exchange for a milder climate, by visiting relatives and friends abroad, where they will stay for weeks and even months at a time. Preferring to give themselves to mental activities, they help by keeping the family finances or acting as record keepers. Resting in bed or upon a chaise is often necessary.

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 The survival rolls columns show the percentage chance of the character surviving either being returned from the dead or system shock. Raised from the dead includes the spells raise dead, resurrection and [[Death's Door (spell)|death’s door]]. The constitution score describes the maximum number of times that a character can be returned from the dead.
-System shock includes attacks that cause rapid [[Aging|aging]], [[Petrification|petrification]], hits from natural [[Call Lightning (spell)|lightning bolts]] and similar effects. Some diseases may produce the need for a system shock roll. Contrary to AD&D rules, [[Polymorph (spell)|polymorph]] and [[Shape Change (spell)|shape change]] spells and abilities do not require a system shock roll.
+System shock includes attacks that cause rapid [[Aging|aging]], [[Petrification|petrification]], hits from natural [[Call Lightning (spell)|lightning bolts]] and similar effects. Some diseases may produce the need for a system shock roll. Contrary to AD&D rules, [[Polymorph Other (spell)|polymorph]] and [[Shape Change (spell)|shape change]] spells and abilities do not require a system shock roll.
 Further checks related to constitution include [[Forced Ability Checks|forced ability checks]] and [[Malady Checks|malady checks]].

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 See Also,<br>
 [[Movement (stride)]]<br>
 [[The Adventure]]<br>

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 See Also,<br>
 [[Movement (stride)]]<br>
-[[Swimming (sage ability)|Swimming]]
+[[Swimming (sage ability)]]<br>
 [[The Adventure]]<br>

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 Persons that have hale and hearty constitutions are full of interest, possessing the inner spirit to push them forward. Their constitution leaves them unsatisfied. They want more. They thrive on newness, like others of higher constitution also sometimes do. They dislike inactivity, inertia and the repetition of everyday tasks. This grants them tenacious zeal that is applied to their intellect, their strength or their charisma.
-A hale and hearty person enjoy vigorous exercise first thing in the morning, hurling themselves out of bed, anxious to take on the day. They are light and bouncy on their feet. Before battle, they are ready, keen to get started. Their appetite demands a diet of interesting things, [[Spices|spices]], [[Pates|pates]], [[Caviar|caviar]], [[Confectionary|confectionary]] … anything that is strange and different. Their aroused by [[Perfume|perfumes]]. Copulation produces a state of euphoria. Their skin gives a healthy glow.
+A hale and hearty person enjoy vigorous exercise first thing in the morning, hurling themselves out of bed, anxious to take on the day. They are light and bouncy on their feet. Before battle, they are ready, keen to get started. Their appetite demands a diet of interesting things, [[Spices|spices]], [[Pates|pates]], [[Caviar|caviar]], [[Confectionery|confectionery]] … anything that is strange and different. Their aroused by [[Perfume|perfumes]]. Copulation produces a state of euphoria. Their skin gives a healthy glow.
 Characters with at least this much constitution will venture out as explorers, settlers, missionaries and the like. They have a fascination with foreign places and with travel. This makes them among the chosen to suppress colonies, lead embassies or military operations, sail the seven seas or venture into the deepest dungeons, confident that their adaptability and courage will win the day.

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 A full representation of any ability stat must take into account that not every person of a particular total constitution will adhere to the framework presented. This is only a model upon which further categories can be devised.
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 ==== Delicate (3 pts.) ====