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 Characters may choose to live on '''half rations of food''' for a grace period equal to ½-day per [[Experience Level|experience level]], without penalty or after effect.  A period of this length is called '''Slimming.'''  Slimming periods must be a minimum of seven days apart, or else those days are treated as "fasting."
-'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) over the fasting period (just one time).  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
+'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) over the fasting period (just one time).  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Checks|malady check]] once per day.
 : '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence ("slimming period"), and for 6½ days after that ("fasting").  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.

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 : '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence ("slimming period"), and for 6½ days after that ("fasting").  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.
-After fasting, the lost weight must be replaced until the character is again at his or her ideal weight.  To restore 1 lb. per day, Desmond would have to eat 2 additional pounds that day (in either ½-day period) over and above the normal requirement.  Up to two full pounds can be regained each day, no more.  Until the ideal weight is restored, the penalties are abolished, but the character's constitution remains lowered by 1 point.
+After fasting, the lost weight must be replaced until the character is again at his or her ideal weight.  To restore 1 lb. per day, Desmond would have to eat 2 additional pounds that day (in either ½-day period) over and above the normal requirement.  Up to two full pounds can be regained each day, no more.  Until the ideal weight is restored, the penalties to the character's stats are abolished.
 == Starvation ==

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 '''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) over the fasting period (just one time).  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
-: '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence, and for 6½ days after that.  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.
+: '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence ("slimming period"), and for 6½ days after that ("fasting").  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.
 After fasting, the lost weight must be replaced until the character is again at his or her ideal weight.  To restore 1 lb. per day, Desmond would have to eat 2 additional pounds that day (in either ½-day period) over and above the normal requirement.  Up to two full pounds can be regained each day, no more.  Until the ideal weight is restored, the penalties are abolished, but the character's constitution remains lowered by 1 point.

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 Characters may choose to live on '''half rations of food''' for a grace period equal to ½-day per [[Experience Level|experience level]], without penalty or after effect.  A period of this length is called '''Slimming.'''  Slimming periods must be a minimum of seven days apart, or else those days are treated as "fasting."
-'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) '''every half-day!'''  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
+'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) over the fasting period (just one time).  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
 : '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence, and for 6½ days after that.  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.

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 Characters may choose to live on '''half rations of food''' for a grace period equal to ½-day per [[Experience Level|experience level]], without penalty or after effect.  A period of this length is called '''Slimming.'''  Slimming periods must be a minimum of seven days apart, or else those days are treated as "fasting."
-'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments).  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
+'''[[Fasting]]''' can lengthen a slimming period by the number of ½-day periods equal to the character's [[Constitution (ability stat)|constitution]].  While fasting, the character's constitution and [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] are each lowered by 1 point (with appropriate [[Hit Points|hit point]] adjustments) '''every half-day!'''  Also, rolls to hit receive a -2 penalty; and damage done receives a -1 penalty.  During this time, the character will lose a pound of [[Height & Weight|weight]] each day, and must also make a [[Malady Check|malady check]] once per day.
 : '''For example''', Desmond is 4th level, a constitution of 13 and a weight of 180 lbs.  He can therefore fast for two whole days without consequence, and for 6½ days after that.  By that time he will have reduced his weight to 174 lbs.; the fraction is ignored, provided he begins eating in the 12 hour period after the half-day on half-rations.

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 Describes characters participating in a minimum of physical activity: healing [[Hit Points|hit points]], casual [[Read & Write (sage ability)|reading]], [[Shopping|shopping]], visiting an event or [[Tavern|tavern]], meeting friends, being transported on a [[Ship Types|ship]] or [[Wagon |wagon]] and so on.  It may be assumed that if the character is at ease, and hasn't rolled a die during the period, rest took place.
-== Half-Rations ==
+== Half-rations ==
 Characters may choose to live on '''half rations of food''' for a grace period equal to ½-day per [[Experience Level|experience level]], without penalty or after effect.  A period of this length is called '''Slimming.'''  Slimming periods must be a minimum of seven days apart, or else those days are treated as "fasting."

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-''This page discusses the requirements for food by humanoid characters; for further details about quality of food and cooking, see [[Nutrition and Preparation of Food]]''
+''This page discusses the requirements for food by humanoid characters; for further details about quality of food and cooking, see [[Nutrition & the Preparation of Food]]''
 '''Food''' is necessary for the survival of characters and creatures alike.  It may be purchased in [[Market|market]] places and, if not eaten, must be stored properly or it will [[Spoilage|spoil]].

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 ==== Labour ====
-This includes any steady activity, such as [[Travel|travelling]], manual [[Labour|labour]], managing [[Husbandry (sage ability)|animals]] or [[Teamster (sage ability)|vehicles]], repairs, looking [[Aid Rest (sage ability)|after the health]] of others or continuous use of a [[Sage Ability|sage ability]].  It may be assumed that if the character is tired at the end of the period, labour took place.  The category also includes those who are healing from an [[Injuries|injury]], who therefore need more food than merely resting.
+This includes any steady activity, such as [[Travel|travelling]], manual [[Labour|labour]], managing [[Husbandry (sage ability)|animals]] or [[Teamster (sage ability)|vehicles]], repairs, looking [[Aid Rest (sage ability)|after the health]] of others or continuous use of a [[Sage Ability|sage ability]].  It may be assumed that if the character is tired at the end of the period, labour took place.  The category also includes those who are healing from an [[Injury|injury]], who therefore need more food than merely resting.
 ==== Resting ====

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	''This page discusses the requirements for food by humanoid characters; for further details about quality of food and cooking, see [[Nutrition & Preparation of Food]]''		''This page discusses the requirements for food by humanoid characters; for further details about quality of food and cooking, see [[Nutrition & Preparation of Food]]''