Skill Activities

Acrobatics

Balance

Balance - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Acrobatics
Actions: Single Action
Ability: DEX
DC: Balance DC (GM, Environment)
Short Description: Maintain your footing and balance.
Requirements: You are in a square that contains a narrow surface, uneven ground, or another similar Feature.

You attempt to maintain your footing and balance on narrow, uneven, or slippery surfaces, attempting a Balance [Acrobatics] check against the Balance DC, set by the GM based on the difficulty of the surface and environmental Conditions. You are Off-Guard while on a narrow surface or uneven ground.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou move up to your Land Speed without penalty.
SuccessYou move up to your Land Speed, treating it as Difficult Terrain (every 5 feet costs 10 feet of movement).
FailureYou must remain stationary to keep your balance (wasting the Action) or you fall. If you fall, your turn ends.
Critical FailureYou fall (gaining the Prone Condition), and your turn ends.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)A flat surface with no obstructions.
Easy (DC 10) A narrow beam or rocky surface.
Moderate (DC 15)A narrow surface while being buffeted by wind or rain.
Hard (DC 20)A narrow, uneven surface with dangerous obstacles.
Severe (DC 25)A narrow, slippery surface while being attacked or dodging incoming attacks.
Extreme (DC 30)A narrow, uneven surface while being buffeted by strong winds or heavy rain, with dangerous obstacles and attacks coming from multiple directions.
Ridiculous (DC 40)A narrow, slippery surface amid a hurricane or other extreme weather, while being attacked by multiple opponents with deadly accuracy.

Sample DC Modifiers

Under Attack+5 DC for being attacked by enemies or otherwise distracted.

Lore Bonus Examples

Meteorology [Geography] for understanding wind Conditions affecting balance.
Anatomy [Physiology] for leveraging body mechanics to maintain balance.

Special

If you have the Steady Balance Skill Feature, you can use your Balance [Acrobatics] Proficiency instead of a Reflex Save to Grab an Edge.

Escape

Escape - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Acrobatics
Ability: DEX
Short Description: Get free when bound by restraints or a grapple.
Requirements: You are Immobilised, or Restrained by bindings, ropes, handcuffs, manacles, or other means OR You are being Grappled by a Creature.

You attempt to get free when bound by restraints or grappled by a creature. Choose the appropriate sub-activity based on your situation.

Escaping Restraints

Duration: Single Action
Traits: Skill, Check
DC: Escape DC (item) OR Restrain [Security] DC (Binder)
Requirements: You are Immobilised, or Restrained by bindings, ropes, handcuffs, manacles, or other means.

You attempt to escape from being Grabbed, Immobilised, or Restrained. Choose one object, hazard, or other impediment imposing any of those Conditions on you. Attempt a check using your Escape [Acrobatics] modifier with the Escape DC typically given by the Restrain [Security] DC of the creature who tied you up or the listed Escape DC of an object, hazard, or other impediment.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou get free and remove the Immobilised, and Restrained Conditions imposed by your chosen target. You break free without alerting anyone of your freedom.
SuccessYou remain Restrained or Immobilised and can’t attempt to escape your restraints again until your next turn.
FailureYou remain Restrained or Immobilised and can’t attempt to escape your restraints again until your next turn.
Critical FailureYou injure yourself in the process of trying to escape and take 1d2 damage.

Escaping Grappling

Duration: Single Action
Traits: Attack, Skill, Check
DC: Grapple [Athletics] DC (Target)
Requirements: You are being Grappled by a Creature.

Critical SuccessYou deftly tumble through the opponent's Space, treating the squares in its Space as Difficult Terrain (every 5 feet costs 10 feet of movement). You also gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll against the opponent before the end of your Turn.
SuccessYou move through the enemy’s Space, treating the Squares in its Space as Difficult Terrain (every 5 feet costs 10 feet of movement). If you don’t have enough Speed to Move through its Space, your Movement ends, and you trigger Reactions as if you had moved out of the square you started in.
FailureYour Movement ends, and you trigger Reactions as if you had moved out of the square you started in.
Critical FailureYou fail spectacularly, becoming Prone, you also trigger Reactions as if you had moved out of the square you started in.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Tumbling through an empty space.
Easy (DC 10)Tumbling through the space of an unaware, slow-moving target, such as a sleeping guard.
Moderate (DC 15)Tumbling through the space of a trained guard.
Hard (DC 20)Tumbling through the space of an agile humanoid target, such as a trained assassin.
Severe (DC 25)Tumbling through the space of a large or dangerous creature, such as a dragon.
Extreme (DC 30)Tumbling through the space of a supernatural or highly Skilled creature, such as a demon.
Ridiculous (DC 40)Tumbling through the space of a creature with multiple attack of opportunity reActions.

Lore Bonus Examples

Dance [Theatrics] for fluid movement.
Tactics [Warfare] for maneuvering through enemy spaces.
Anatomy [Physiology] for understanding body mechanics..

Special

• Kathuri, Seishi, and other Creatures with the Flexible Trait gain a +4 Status Bonus to Tumble [Acrobatics] Checks due to their inherent flexibility and nimbleness.
• If you have the Kip Up Skill Feature, you can perform the Kip Up Activity.

Athletics

Climb

Climb - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Athletics
Actions: Single Action
Ability: STR
DC: Climb DC (GM, Environment)
Short Description: Move up, down, or across an incline
Requirements: You have both hands free or you have a Climb Speed.

Trivial (DC 5)A still lake, calm river
Easy (DC 10)A slow-moving river, pond with light current
Moderate (DC 15)A swift-moving river, rough lake
Hard (DC 20)An open sea with waves, heavy current
Severe (DC 25)A stormy sea, very strong current
Extreme (DC 30)A hurricane force storm, whirlpool
Ridiculous (DC 40)A Tsunami, maelstrom
ImpossibleSwimming through lava, acid, or other deadly substances

Lore Bonus Examples

Oceanography [Maritime] for understanding water currents.
Anatomy [Physiology] for efficient swimming techniques.
Meteorology [Geography] for anticipating water Conditions..

Crafting

Craft

Craft - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Crafting
Actions: Variable
Ability: INT
DC: Craft DC (item)
Short Description: Make or continue to make an item.
Requirements: You have the Formula for the item - see Getting Formulas below for more information. You have an appropriate set of tools and, in many cases, a workshop. You must supply Raw Materials worth ½ the base price plus ¼ of the Quality Modifier. If you’re in a Settlement, you can usually spend currency to get the number of raw materials you need, except in the case of rarer precious materials.

You can make an item from raw materials. You need the Alchemical Crafting Skill Feat to create alchemical items, the Magical Crafting Skill Feat to create magic items, and the Snare Crafting Feat to create snares. Remove the Craft Cost of the item (½ the base price plus ¼ of the Quality Modifier) from your Inventory into a ‘Craft Pot’. You always expend at least that number of raw materials when you Craft successfully.You must spend several hours or days at work equal to 2 thirds of the Craft Time (4 hours per DC Point). This time can split over multiple periods if desired. After these hours have been spent crafting the item, you attempt a Craft [Crafting] Check. Failure ends up reducing the specific items Craft DC. In this way, very difficult items can be completed by spending a much longer period with many failures. items in the Equipment Chapter have the Craft DC and Base Cost provided. In other cases, the GM determines the time and the DC required to Craft the item based on its complexity, rarity, and other circumstances. If not specified, it is assumed that the Character is crafting an item with the Common Quality Rank. If a higher desired Quality Rank is specified, apply the Quality Rank Craft DC Modifier to the Craft DC.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYour attempt is very successful. You can choose to complete the item immediately and keep 1 Third of the Craft Pot or you may spend the remaining third of the Craft Time and Craft Pot to increase the item Quality by one Quality Rank. You also remove the Craft Pot from your Inventory.
SuccessYour attempt is successful. Spend the remaining 1 third of the Craft Time (1/3 of the DC in hours) finishing the item, removing the Craft Pot from your Inventory.
FailureYour attempt is unsuccessful. You can spend the remaining 1 third of the Craft Time salvaging 2 thirds of the raw materials from the Craft Pot back into your Inventory. You can instead save the item and the Craft Pot as it is for a future Craft [Crafting] Check, where the DC to complete the item becomes 2 less than the most recent Craft DC for this item.
Critical FailureYou fail to complete the item and waste material in the process. You can choose to salvage 1 third the raw materials from the Craft Pot back into your Inventory or you can choose to continue working on the item later, after reducing its Craft DC by 1.

Lore Bonus Examples

Jewelcraft [Artisanry] for intricate designs.
Masonry [Architecture] for stonework.
Smithing [Artisanry] for metal crafting.
Carpentry [Artisanry] for woodwork.
Alchemy [Natural Philosophy] for potion crafting.
Engineering [Natural Philosophy] for mechanical devices.
Tactics [Warfare] for battlefield equipment.
and Anatomy [Physiology] for crafting items that fit the body..

Special

Consumables and AmmunitionYou can Craft items with the Consumable Trait in batches, making up to four of the same items at once with a single Craft [Crafting] Check. This requires you to include the raw materials for all the items in the batch at the start, and you must complete the batch all at once.Getting FormulasYou can gain access to the Formulas for all Common items in Equipment by purchasing a Basic Crafter’s Book. Without the book, or for more advanced items, Formulas can be bought from Artisan Shops or found by Dismantling Objects.Crafting ExampleAn Expert in Craft [Crafting] decides to Craft an Exquisite (+2) Bone Helmet. They have a Craft [Crafting] Proficiency Bonus of +4 alongside Master Proficiency in Boneworking Lore (+3 Circumstance Bonus). The GM notes a Base DC of 5 to Craft the helmet, a DC Modifier of 15 for the Exquisite Quality, and a DC Modifier of 2 for using the Bone Material Type. This results in a total Craft DC of 22, which translates to a Craft Time of 88 hours. They are taking Downtime in a forge with expert-quality tools (+2 Craft Bonus). The item has a Base Price of 10 Gold Pieces (GP). The Exquisite Quality has a Price Modifier of ×100, and so the price of the Exquisite Bone Helmet will be 1,000 GP. Only ¼ of the Quality Modifier is added to the Craft Cost (to represent better quality materials needed), so they prepare (10⁄2)+(1000⁄4)=5+250=260 GP worth of raw materials.By spending 2 thirds of the Craft Time (88⋅(2⁄3)=60) hours (split over multiple periods if desired) crafting the armour, they roll a 13 on their Craft Check, for a Craft Result of 22, a Success. The Player can then spend the remaining 8 hours to complete the item. If their Craft Result was 32 or higher, they’d have gotten a Critical Success. In that case, they could have chosen to continue working on the item for another 8 hours to get a free increase in item Quality, or they can complete the item immediately without the increase in Quality Rank. If their Craft Result was below 22 but above 11, they would have Failed the Check and made no progress on the item in that time. They could have chosen to spend the remaining 8 hours salvaging 1 third of the materials or they could have chosen to save the item for a future Craft Check using a DC of 20 with a Craft Time of 80 hours. If the Craft [Crafting] Result was a Critical Failure, they could have chosen to spend the remaining 8 hours to recover 1 third of the Craft Pot or they could have chosen to save the item for a future Craft Check using a DC of 21 and a Craft Time of 84 hours.

Dismantle

Dismantle - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Crafting
Actions: Variable
Ability: INT
DC: Distmantle DC (item)
Short Description: Take apart an item to learn its schematics.
Requirements: You have a suitable set of tools, and the item to be dismantled.

Using your tools and knowledge of crafting, you carefully Dismantle the item to learn its Schematic and Ingredients. The Dismantle DC is equal to the Craft DC in the items entry, unless a Dismantle DC is specified within this entry. The time required to Dismantle the item depends on the DC (5 minutes per DC Point).If desired, the dismantled item can remain in your inventory but gains the Broken Condition, allowing you to Repair it at a later time. If the object is Trapped, you must succeed the traps Perception DC to realise the danger before you start dismantling it.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou gain knowledge of the item’s construction, raw materials, and any weak points that could be exploited. You also gain the schematic alongside all the raw materials required to craft the item and avoid setting off any unnoticed Traps.
SuccessYou gain knowledge of the item’s construction, raw materials, and any weak points that could be exploited. Make a DC 10 Study Item Check to learn the schematic and gain half of the raw materials required to craft the item. You set off any unnoticed Traps.
FailureYou don't gain any useful information while destroying the item or you fail to destroy the item. You set off any unnoticed Traps.
Critical FailureYou fail to Dismantle the item and cannot try again without increasing your Dismantle [Crafting] Proficiency. You set off any unnoticed Traps.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)A toy.
Easy (DC 10)A simple trap.
Moderate (DC 15)A simple clockwork device.
Hard (DC 20)An Alchemist's fire.
Severe (DC 25)A complex mechanical trap.
Extreme (DC 30)A suit of legendary full plate armour.
Ridiculous (DC 40)A rare alchemical tonic.
ImpossibleA Ferrousto.

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

You gain Advantage on Dismantle [Crafting] Checks for items that you have previously crafted.

Repair

Repair - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Crafting
Actions: Variable
Ability: INT
DC: Repair DC (item)
Short Description: Repair a damaged item.
Requirements: You have a Repair Kit or are working in a suitable environment (blacksmith, tannery, etc.).

You spend 1 minute per DC Point attempting to fix a damaged item, placing the item on a stable surface, and using the Repair Kit with both hands. The DC to Repair a given item is usually around 2 thirds the DC used to Craft it in the first place. You can’t Repair a Destroyed item. For items with Hit Points (HP) that have been lost due to damage, repairing the item restores lost HP. The item can never have more HP than its original value. For items with a Quality Rank that has been reduced due to Damage, Repairing the item restores Quality Ranks. You can never restore the item to higher than its original item Quality.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou restore 10 HP to the item or restore two Quality Ranks to the item (e.g. Broken to Worn, Worn to Well-Made, Well-Made to Exquisite, etc.).
SuccessYou restore 5 Hp to the item or restore one Quality Ranks to the item (e.g. Broken to Damaged, Damaged to Worn or Worn to Common). You cannot restore the item above Common on a normal Success.
FailureYou are unable to Repair the item and do not restore any Hit Points or Quality Ranks to it.
Critical FailureYou deal 2d6 damage to the item. Apply the item’s Hardness to this damage.

Lore Bonus Examples

Modify

Modify - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Crafting
Actions: Variable
Ability: INT
DC: Modify DC (item)
Short Description: Repurpose or improve the Quality of an item.
Requirements: You have access to the tools, materials, and time required to modify the item. The item must be in your possession, or you must have permission from the owner to modify it.

You can attempt to Modify an item to change its properties, such as reinforcing armour, sharpening a blade, or altering a lock to make it harder to pick. The Repair DC is usually 1 half of its Craft DC (including its Quality Rank Modifier). Modifying an item does not Repair it - if the item is damaged, you must first Repair it with the Repair Skill Activity before you can Modify it. The rules outlined below focus on trying to improve the item. However, if within reason, items can be modified to serve other purposes than their original intent. The DC and result are at the GMs discretion. Certain modifications may also require Special Materials or components, which you must have on hand.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou successfully modify the item, improving its properties beyond your initial expectations. If the item has a Quality Rank, it is increased by two steps. If not, the GM should provide additional benefits based on the modification made.
SuccessYou successfully modify the item, improving its properties as intended. If the item has a Quality Rank, it is increased by one step. The benefits of the modification depend on the modification made.
FailureYou fail to modify the item, and it remains unchanged. You cannot attempt to modify the item again until you gain another rank in the Modify Skill Activity.
Critical FailureYou damage the item, causing 5 HP of damage or removing one quality rank. If this reduces the item HP below 0 or quality rank below broken, the item is destroyed and cannot be salvaged.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Simple modifications requiring little time or effort, such as sharpening a tool or adjusting clothing.
Easy (DC 10)Basic modifications requiring some time and effort, such as reinforcing armour or adding a basic enchantment to a weapon.
Moderate (DC 15)More complex modifications requiring significant time and effort, such as adding multiple enchantments or crafting a new component.
Hard (DC 20)Highly complex modifications requiring significant time and specialised knowledge, such as adding a complex set of locks to a door.
Severe (DC 25)Extremely complex modifications requiring substantial time and expertise.

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

If you are Modifying an item that you crafted yourself, you gain Advantage on your Modify [Crafting] Check.

Study Item

Study Item - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Crafting
Actions: Single Action per 3 DC
Ability: INT
DC: Complexity (item)
Short Description: Ellucidate the properties of a simple item.
Requirements: You have the item in your hands and can closely examine it with touch and sight.

You closely examine an item, determining its quality, craftsmanship, and identifying any special properties, materials, or Features it may have. The GM sets the DC, but it’s usually about the same as the item’s Craft DC. The DC can be higher for more complex or intricate items, for those crafted by a master artisan, or for Torderan artefacts.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou learn all the properties of the item, including any unique Features. You also learn any of the materials used to Craft the item. If the item is completely observed, you also learn the Schematic.
SuccessYou learn some of the properties of the item, such as its quality and basic craftsmanship. You may also identify any mundane materials used in the item's construction.
FailureYou are unable to identify any properties of the item beyond its basic appearance.
Critical FailureYou misidentify the properties of the item, mistaking it for something else entirely. The GM will provide false information about the item.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)A simple, common item such as a wooden spoon or a clay pot.
Easy (DC 10)A common item of moderate complexity such as a suit of leather armour or a small wooden cart.
Moderate (DC 15)A complex item such as a well-made steel sword, a masterwork suit of armour, or a trap.
Hard (DC 20)An item of great complexity, such as a complex alchemical tonic, or a clockwork device.
Severe (DC 25)An extremely intricate and finely crafted item such as a gilded painting or a masterwork crossbow.
Extreme (DC 30)An object of legendary quality, such as a weapon or armour crafted by a legendary artisan.
Ridiculous (DC 40)An Torderan artifact.
ImpossibleAn object truly beyond the understanding of this age of the world.

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

If you have made an object of the same type as that you're inspecting, you gain Advantage on your Study Item [Crafting] Check. As always, Characters with the Lore Skill associated with the object's origin gain their relevant Lore Skill Proficiency Bonus or Penalty to their Check.If you have the Vicious Critique Skill Feature, you can use your Proficiency Bonus for Study Item [Crafting] to perform the Vicious Critique Activity.

Deception

Bluff

Bluff - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Deception
Actions: Three Actions Plus
Ability: CHA
DC: Sense Motive (Target)
Short Description: deceive someone with an untruth.
Requirements: You must be in a conversation with a Creature or Creatures who are capable of being deceived, and who are willing to engage in conversation with you.

If you have the Grudging Compliment Skill Feature, then you can Tease as a Reaction that is Triggered when an enemy within 30 feet damages you or Succeeds at a Skill Check).Your unexpected praise distracts them from their surroundings, and they become Flat-Footed against your attacks for 1 round in addition to the usual Status Penalty for Tease. On a Critical Success, they become Flat-Footed to all Attacks for 1 round in addition to gaining Disadvantage and the usual Status Penalty. Regardless of your result, they are temporarily immune to your Grudging Compliments for 10 minutes.

Sociology [Anthropology] for understanding social networks.
History [Archaeology] for uncovering past events.
Corruption [Criminology] for accessing illicit sources..

Special

If you have the Emissary of Peace Skill Feature, you can use your Proficiency in Negotiate [Diplomacy] the Forge Peace Skill Activity.

Negotiate

Negotiate - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Diplomacy
Actions: 1 minute Plus
Ability: CHA
DC: Negotiate DC (Target) + Negotiate DC Modifier (GM, Stakes, Complexity)
Short Description: Get a better deal by negotiating with a Character.
Requirements: The target must be able to communicate effectively with you, and both parties must be somewhat willing to reach an agreement.

You engage in a negotiation, which involves discussing terms, making offers, and seeking agreements on prices or other deals. The negotiation can be about a wide range of subjects, from haggling over the price of goods to settling the terms of a treaty. You attempt a Negotiate [Diplomacy] Check against the targets Negotiate [Diplomacy] DC, with a Modifier determined by the GM based on the complexity of the negotiation and the stakes involved. Modifiers to the Negotiate DC may apply based on the target's familiarity with the subject matter, their current needs, and the cultural or social context of the negotiation. Additionally, various Feats, abilities, or circumstances can affect the outcome of the negotiation, either by providing bonuses to the negotiating Character or penalties to the opposing party. The DC of the check is also affected by the Creature’s Attitude towards you (see entry for Impress).

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou achieve a result that significantly favours your position. The target agrees to your terms with favourable Conditions or concessions.
SuccessThe target agrees to your terms, or a fair compromise is reached.
FailureThe negotiation stalls or the target refuses your terms. However, they may be open to future negotiations or alternative proposals.
Critical FailureThe negotiation breaks down completely. The target's Attitude toward you might worsen, and they may refuse any further negotiation on this matter.

Sample DC Modifiers

Low StakesDC -4 for simple negotiations with very low stakes, such as bartering for common goods at a market.
Moderate StakesDC +0 for negotiations with moderate stakes, such as settling the price for rare items.
Significant ConsequencesDC +4 for significant negotiations with notable consequences.
Major ImpactDC +8 for high-stake negotiations that can have a major impact.
Multiple PartiesDC +12 for complex negotiations involving multiple parties or high-value deals.
Far-Reaching ConsequencesDC +16 for critical negotiations with far-reaching consequences.
Extreme PersuasionDC +20 for nearly impossible negotiations demanding extreme persuasion.

Lore Bonus Examples

Economics [Economics] for understanding market forces.
Law [Criminology] for interpreting contracts.
Persuasion [Philology] for crafting compelling arguments..

Special

You can use your Negotiate Proficiency for the Forge Peace Skill Activity.

Request

Request - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Diplomacy
Actions: Single Action Plus
Ability: CHA
DC: Activity DC (Complexity)
Short Description: Make a request of another Character.
Requirements: The target must be willing to consider your request, and the request must be presented in a way that aligns with their current beliefs and values. This Action cannot be used in the middle of combat.

You can make a request of a Character. You must couch the request in terms that the target would accept given their current Attitude toward you. The GM sets the Request DC based on the difficulty of the request. Some requests are unsavoury or impossible, and even a helpful Character would never agree to them. Making a request during Combat incurs a -5 Request [Diplomacy] Check Penalty. The Request DC of the check is also affected by the Character’s Attitude towards you (see entry for Impress).

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessThe target agrees to your request without any added provisions or alterations.
SuccessThe target agrees to your request, but they might demand added provisions or alterations to the request.
FailureThe target refuses the request, though they might propose an alternative that is less extreme.
Critical FailureNot only does the target refuse the request, but their Attitude toward you decreases by one step due to the temerity of the request.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Asking for a minor favour that doesn't inconvenience the target in any way, such as borrowing a pencil or asking for directions.
Easy (DC 10)Asking for a moderate favour that takes some effort or time from the target, such as helping you move furniture or lending you a small sum of money.
Moderate (DC 15)Asking for a significant favour that requires the target to go out of their way or risk something important, such as putting their reputation on the line for you or revealing a minor secret they have been keeping.
Hard (DC 20)Asking for a significant favour that requires the target to risk something important or potentially risk their life.
Severe (DC 25)Asking for a major favour that would have an impact on the target's life or goals.
Extreme (DC 30)Asking for a major favour that would significantly impact the target's life or goals, such as convincing a noble to betray their liege or convincing a cultist to leave their organisation.
Ridiculous (DC 40)Asking for a life-threatening or a life-altering favour that would completely change the target's circumstances, such as asking a king to abdicate their throne.
ImpossibleAsking for a favour that is completely absurd and impossible, such as requesting someone to fly.

Lore Bonus Examples

Ethics [Philosophy] for understanding moral obligations.
Theology [Philosophy] for appealing to religious beliefs.
Nobility [Anthropology] for understanding social hierarchies..

Special

If you have the No Cause for Alarm Feat, you can use your Request [Diplomacy] Proficiency to try and reduce panic in a Creature.No Cause for AlarmYou attempt to reduce panic. Attempt a Request [Diplomacy] Check, comparing it to the Will DC of creatures in a 10 foot Emanation around you who are Frightened. Each of them is temporarily immune to further uses of No Cause for Alarm for 1 hour.• Critical Success: The target is no longer Frightened and is temporarily immune to further uses of No Cause for Alarm for 1 hour.
• Success: The target is no longer Frightened.
• Failure: The target is still Frightened.
• Critical Failure: The target is still Frightened, and they are permanently immune to further No Cause for Alarm [Diplomacy] Checks until they lose their Frightened Condition.
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Investigation

Analyse

Analyse - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Investigation
Actions: 1 minute Plus
Ability: INT
DC: Analyse DC (Complexity)
Short Description: Examine the details of some data or clue.
Requirements: You have already located or are in possession of some data or a clue.

You spend 1 minute or more examining the details of one potential clue, designating the subject related to that clue as the target of your active investigation. This subject is typically a single creature, item, or small location (such as a room or corridor), but the GM might allow a different scope for your investigation. You don't need to know the identity, purpose, or nature of the subject, but you do need to be aware of its existence. For instance, finding a footprint is enough to investigate the creature that left it, and seeing a hasty sketch of an item or location can be enough to start your investigation of that subject.Whenever you attempt an Analyse [Investigation] Check to investigate a designated subject, you gain a +2 Circumstance Bonus to the check. You can maintain two active investigations at a time. If you pursue another lead after that, the subject must be different from any of your current investigations (or rather, they must be different as far as you know), and you give up on a current subject of your choice. Once you've given up pursuit of a subject, you can't pursue that lead again until after the next time you make your daily preparations.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessThe Character uncovers a significant piece of information related to your question or topic. Provides them with a detailed answer or additional clues .
SuccessThe Character uncover a piece of information related to your question or topic. Provides them with a general answer or a few basic clues.
FailureThe Character does not uncover any useful information and their investigation ends for the moment.
Critical FailureThe Character misinterprets the clues or accidentally destroy them, making it harder to uncover information related to their question or topic. You may provide them with false information or lead them down the wrong path.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Determine if a clue is significant or not.
Easy (DC 10)Determine the age, origin, or source of a clue.
Moderate (DC 15)Determine the purpose, meaning, or context of a clue.
Hard (DC 20)Determine the identity, location, or activity of a person or object related to the clue.
Severe (DC 25)Uncover a hidden or secret message within the clue.
Extreme (DC 30)Uncover a complex or encrypted message within the clue.
Ridiculous (DC 45)Uncover a message that has been deliberately hidden or disguised, and requires the assistance of other investigation or Lore Skills to fully decipher.
ImpossibleThe clue is indecipherable.

Lore Bonus Examples

Law [Criminology] for analysing legal documents.
Engineering [Natural Philosophy] for analysing mechanical devices.
Magic [Entertainment] for analysing magical effects..

Detect

Detect - Skill Activity

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Skillset: Investigation
Actions: Single Action
Ability: INT
DC: Detect DC (Environment or Target)
Short Description: Scan a target for exploitable vulnerabilities.
Requirements: You can clearly see your surroundings.

You quickly assess your target, scanning for exploitable vulnerabilities. The Detect DC for the Detect [Investigation] Check is determined by the target's level of deception, concealment, or protection. For example, the DC to spot a loose brick in a wall may be Trivial (DC 5), while the DC to identify a weak spot in a heavy armour may be Severe (DC 25). For a combatant that is actively trying to hide their vulnerability, they can add their Deception Modifier to the DC The weakness can be communicated with a Free Action. If the opponent hears this, they may be able to nullify the advantage.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou spot an immediately exploitable weakness, granting Advantage on the roll to exploit it.
SuccessFor a static weakness, you gain a general idea of what the weakness is and any relevant information, such as how to bypass a security system or the best way to damage a structure. For an opponent, you spot a weakness but not the best way to exploit it.
FailureYou are unable to spot any weaknesses in the target and gain no information.
Critical FailureYou believe a false weakness exists, granting Disadvantage on the roll to exploit it.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Spotting a loose brick in a wall.
Easy (DC 10)Identifying an unsecured door in a building.
Moderate (DC 15)Spotting a weak spot in a piece of armour.
Hard (DC 20)Identifying a concealed trap in a room.
Severe (DC 25)Spotting a weak point in a heavily fortified structure.
Extreme (DC 30)Identifying a vulnerability in an arcanely-protected object.
Ridiculous (DC 45)Finding a vulnerability in an ancient artifact that has been hidden for centuries.
ImpossibleSpotting a weakness that does not exist.

Lore Bonus Examples

Fortification [Warfare] for detecting structural weaknesses.
Mechanics [Natural Philosophy] for detecting mechanical flaws.
Magic [Entertainment] for detecting magical vulnerabilities..

Research

Research - Skill Activity

CONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONSECRETSKILL

Skillset: Investigation
Ability: INT
Short Description: Conduct research to find information or gain lore proficiency.

The Research [Investigation] Skill Activity allows Characters to delve into various forms of knowledge. It encompasses short-term efforts to find specific facts, medium-term study to gain Proficiency in Lore Topics, and long-term dedication to master Lore Subjects.

Short-Term Research

Duration: 1 hour Plus
Traits: Concentrate, Skill, Exploration, Secret
DC: Research DC (GM sets based on obscurity of information and quality of resources)
Requirements: You have access to a library, archive, or other reservoir of knowledge.

You dedicate at least 1 hour to research to trying to gain very specific information. You attempt a check against the Research DC. The GM sets both the DC and required time based on the obscurity of the information desired and the quality of the resources you have available.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou find exactly what you're looking for and the GM will give the sought for information truthfully. You also gain Advantage on any further Research [Investigation] Checks related to the topic for 1 day.
SuccessYou find some useful information and gain Advantage on any further Research [Investigation] Checks related to the topic for 1 day.
FailureYou fail to find any relevant information.
Critical FailureYou find false or misleading information and may be convinced that the knowledge is true.

Sample DCs

Trivial (DC 5)Finding a simple and common fact in a well-known book.
Easy (DC 10)Finding a piece of information in a more obscure source.
Moderate (DC 15)Researching a rare and specific piece of information.
Hard (DC 20)Piecing together information from several different sources to gain a deeper understanding of a topic.
Severe (DC 25)Deciphering a complex code or language to gain access to hidden knowledge.
Extreme (DC 30)Uncovering a long-lost secret or discovering a new breakthrough in a field of study.
Ridiculous (DC 40)Uncovering a legendary lost artifact or deciphering an alien language.
ImpossibleAttempting to learn a Skill that is impossible to learn through research alone.

Research Lore Topic

Duration: 1-4 hours
Traits: Concentrate, Skill, Exploration
DC: Research DC (Determined by Proficiency Rank desired, modified by Teacher/Resource quality)
Requirements: You have access to a library, archive, other reservoir of knowledge, or a competent Teacher.

You dedicate a period of time in active research to gain or increase your Proficiency Rank in a particular Lore Topic, attempting a check against the Research DC. The DC is determined by the Proficiency Rank one hopes to gain (refer to Table 5: Train/Learn DC and Required Hours). You can only dedicate up to 4 hours per day to this activity. The time required to gain a Proficiency Rank also depends on the rank you hope to achieve. Researching a Lore Topic requires a Teacher or, if allowed by the GM, adequate research material where the Quality Rank of the Research Material acts as the Proficiency Rank of a Teacher. The Proficiency of the Teacher affects the Research DC: -5 DC for each Proficiency Rank the Teacher is above the Researcher; +10 DC for each Proficiency Rank the Teacher is below. Combining this with the Teach [Leadership] Skill Activity from a Teacher with at least one Proficiency Rank higher grants advantage on the roll.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessYou study hard and keep focus, gaining double the time spent researching towards your total.
SuccessYou gain the time spent researching, adding it to your total for the relevant Lore Topic.
FailureYou lose focus and fail to retain the knowledge.
Critical FailureYou misunderstand the resources and lose the time spent researching.

Special

This Skill Activity can be retried, but you cannot exceed a total of 4 hours of research per day.This activity can be aided by the Teach [Leadership] Skill Activity.

Research Lore Subject

Duration: 1-14 days
Traits: Concentrate, Skill, Downtime
DC: Study DC (Determined by Proficiency Rank desired, modified by Teacher/Resource quality
Requirements: You have access to a library, archive, a teacher, or other reservoir of knowledge.

Trivial (DC 5)Evaluating a common household item or jewellery piece.
Easy (DC 10)Identifying the craftsmanship and value of a rare antique or artwork.
Moderate (DC 15)Assessing the historical or cultural significance of an ancient relic or artifact.
Hard (DC 20)Determining the magical properties and value of a minor magical item or enchanted weapon.
Severe (DC 25)Identifying the provenance and ownership history of a rare and valuable item, such as a stolen artifact or smuggled treasure.
Extreme (DC 30)Appraising the value and properties of a major magical artifact, such as a legendary staff or holy relic.
Ridiculous(DC 45)Determining the value and significance of a one-of-a-kind item, such as a unique painting or rare gemstone, that has been lost or hidden for centuries.
ImpossibleAppraising the value and significance of an item that is completely unknown or alien to the Character's culture and experience.

Lore Bonus Examples

Economics [Economics] for understanding market values.
History [Archaeology] for understanding historical significance.
Artistry [Artistry] for understanding artistic merit..

Leadership

Practise

Practise - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONSKILL

Skillset: Investigation
Actions: 1-4 hours
Ability: INT
DC: Practise DC (Self Proficiency, Trainer Proficiency)
Short Description: Advance your proficiency in a skill activity.
Requirements: You have access to a library, archive, training equipment, or a teacher.

Poor Environment+2 to +5 DC if the teaching environment is distracting or unsuitable.
Excellent Materials-2 to -5 DC if exceptional teaching aids are available.

Lore Bonus Examples

Theology [Philosophy] for understanding moral codes.
Psychology [Physiology] for understanding learning styles.
Etiquette [Anthropology] for understanding cultural norms..

Special

This activity is used in conjunction with a student's Practise [Investigation] or Research [Investigation] Skill Activity. The impact of the teacher's Proficiency in the *Skill being taught* on the student's learning DC is detailed under those respective activities.

Manoeuvres

Break

Break - Skill Activity

ATTACKCHECKSKILL

Skillset: Manoeuvres
Actions: Single Action
Ability: STR
DC: Break DC (item)
Short Description: Forcefully open a door, window, or container.
Requirements: You must be adjacent to the item you want to force open

You try to sweep your opponent’s legs and trip them up. Attempt a Trip [Manoeuvres] Check against the target’s Reflex DC.

Degrees of Success

Critical SuccessThe target falls and lands Prone and takes 1d6 Bludgeoning Damage.
SuccessThe target falls and lands Prone.
FailureYou fail to trip the target.
Critical FailureYou lose your balance and fall and land Prone yourself.

Lore Bonus Examples

Anatomy [Physiology] for understanding ailments.
Pharmacology [Physiology] for understanding treatments.
Disease [Veneficium] for understanding disease progression..

Medicine

Diagnose

Diagnose - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONHEALINGSECRETSKILLVISUAL

Skillset: Medicine
Actions: 1 minute per DC
Ability: WIS
DC: Diagnose DC
Short Description: Assess the nature of a Creature's Ailment.
Requirements: The Creature is willing to be diagnosed and can be clearly observed and interacted with.

Animal Husbandry [Zoology] for understanding animal behaviour.
Tactics [Warfare] for commanding beasts in battle.
Linguistics [Anthropology] for understanding animal communication.

Nature

Command

Command - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATESECRETSKILL

Skillset: Nature
Actions: Single Action
Ability: WIS
DC: Will (Target) + Command modifier (Feasability)
Short Description: Issue an order to an animal.
Requirements: You must be within <code>30 feet</code> of an animal that at least Familiar with you, and capable of performing the task you are commanding it to do.

Create Map

Create Map - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONSECRETSKILL

Skillset: Navigation
Actions: 1 hour per 5 DC
Ability: INT
DC: Create Map DC (GM, Terrain)
Short Description: Create an accurate map of the surrounding area.
Requirements: A clear view or memory of the surrounding area, knowledge of mapmaking tools and techniques, and access to materials to create the map (such as parchment and ink).

Trivial (DC 5)A clear and open field.
Easy (DC 10)A forest or small town.
Moderate (DC 15)A large city or dense forest.
Hard (DC 20)A complex city or dense jungle.
Severe (DC 25)A harsh desert or treacherous mountain range.
Extreme (DC 30)A volatile volcanic region or an uncharted wilderness.
Ridiculous (DC 45)An alien world, with completely unknown flora, fauna, and environment patterns.

Lore Bonus Examples

Ecology [Ecology] for understanding local flora and fauna.
Geology [Geography] for understanding terrain Features.
Meteorology [Geography] for understanding weather patterns..

Special

If you have the Predict Weather Skill Feature, then on a successful Study Environment [Navigation] Check, you also accurately predict the day's precipitation, temperature, and wind. You learn if a weather event will occur in the region within the next 24 hours, and if so, what the event is and approximately when it will occur. You gain a +2 Circumstance Bonus to Survival Checks made to prepare for this weather event. On a Critical Success, you also gain Advantage on these Survival Checks. On a Critical Failure, you come to a dramatically wrong conclusion. The GM provides information to you as though you had received a critical success, including the specifics of a weather event that will not occur that day (instead, a different event or no event may occur).

Performance

Act

Act - Skill Activity

AUDITORYCHECKCONCENTRATEEMOTIONEXPLORATIONLINGUISTICSKILLVISUAL

Skillset: Performance
Actions: Variable
Ability: CHA
DC: Crowd DC
Short Description: Entertain others with a dazzling display of acting.
Requirements: You must have a willing audience and any relevant tools.

You use your talents to impress a crowd or make a living by performing a play, reciting a monologue, or otherwise acting out a dramatic performance.Basic CompetenceSome performances require you to be more than just charismatic, and if you don’t meet the demands of the art form or the audience, the GM might apply a penalty based on the relevant Ability Score. For example, if you’re dancing and have a negative Dexterity Modifier, you might take a Status Penalty to your attempt at dancing. Likewise, if you are orating and have a negative Intelligence Modifier, you might have to hope your raw charisma can overcome the penalties from your intellectual shortcomings — or ask someone to help write your speeches! When you use an Action that utilises the Performance Skillset, it gains one or more traits relevant to the type of performance. The GM might change these depending on the circumstances.This Activity is most useful when you want to prove your capability or impress someone quickly. The duration of the Activity will depend on precisely what you want to perform. Performing rarely has an impact on its own, but it might influence the DCs of subsequent [Diplomacy] Checks against the observers or change their Attitudes if the GM sees fit. You must be at least Trained in the utilised Performance Activity to use it to Earn Income. See the rules for Earning Income for further details.

Degrees of Success

You use your talents to impress a crowd or make a living by singing a song, performing a ballad, or otherwise entertaining an audience with your voice.Basic CompetenceSome performances require you to be more than just charismatic, and if you don’t meet the demands of the art form or the audience, the GM might apply a penalty based on the relevant Ability Score. For example, if you’re dancing and have a negative Dexterity Modifier, you might take a Status Penalty to your attempt at dancing. Likewise, if you are orating and have a negative Intelligence Modifier, you might have to hope your raw charisma can overcome the penalties from your intellectual shortcomings — or ask someone to help write your speeches! When you use an Action that utilises the Performance Skillset, it gains one or more traits relevant to the type of performance. The GM might change these depending on the circumstances.This Activity is most useful when you want to prove your capability or impress someone quickly. The duration of the Activity will depend on precisely what you want to perform. Performing rarely has an impact on its own, but it might influence the DCs of subsequent [Diplomacy] Checks against the observers or change their Attitudes if the GM sees fit. You must be at least Trained in the utilised Performance Activity to use it to Earn Income. See the rules for Earning Income for further details.

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Music [Artistry] for understanding musical theory.
Acting [Theatrics] for conveying emotions.
Literature [Artistry] for understanding song lyrics..

Special

The benefits of performance CAN be stacked if the performance type is different.

You can retry a Motivate Check, but effects do not stack. Repetition can refresh the bonus or be used to apply the bonus to more Characters.

Society

Authenticate

Authenticate - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONSECRETSKILL

Skillset: Society
Actions: Variable
Ability: INT
DC: Authenticate DC (item) or Forgery Result (Opponent)
Short Description: Determine whether a document is authentic.
Requirements: A written document with security Features (such as watermarks, wax seals, or specific types of paper) that you are trying to authenticate.

Chirography [Philology] for replicating handwriting.
History [Archaeology] for understanding document styles.
Law [Criminology] for understanding legal formats..

Special

Depending on the associated Lore Subject or Topic and the type of document being forged, the forger may receive a bonus to their roll. For example, a forger with the appropriate knowledge of nobility and heraldry may receive a bonus when forging a royal proclamation, or a forger with knowledge of ancient languages may receive a bonus when forging an old and rare manuscript.

Thievery

Disable

Sailing [Maritime] for complex and secure knots.
Anatomy [Physiology] for optimal placement of restraints on a creature.
Enforcement [Criminology] for effective restraint techniques.
Engineering [Natural Philosophy] for securing objects or creating load-bearing anchors..

Special

The GM determines the Base Escape DC or Base Strength of the binding materials (e.g., Simple Rope: Base Escape DC 15; Manacles: Base Escape DC 20; Masterwork Chains: Base Escape DC 30). This Skill can be used to set the DC for an Escape [Acrobatics] check or a Break [Manoeuvres] check against the bindings.

Stealth

Conceal

Conceal - Skill Activity

CHECKMANIPULATESECRETSKILL

Skillset: Stealth
Actions: Single Action
Ability: DEX
DC: Perception DC or Detect [Investigation] DC of observer(s)
Short Description: Hide a small item on your person or in the environment.
Requirements: You have a small item of 1 Bulk or less to hide.

Tactics [Warfare] for understanding patrol patterns.
Architecture [Artisanry] for identifying structural hiding spots.
Psychology [Physiology] for predicting guard behaviour.

Survival

Forage

Forage - Skill Activity

CHECKCONCENTRATEEXPLORATIONMANIPULATEMOVESECRETSKILL

Skillset: Survival
Actions: 1 hour
Ability: WIS
DC: Forage Check DC (GM Determined based on Environment, Target Rarity/Quality)
Short Description: Gather useful ingredients or natural resources.
Requirements: You must be in an environment suited to the sought-after Natural Item.

Fresh Tracks (<1 hour)-2 to -5 DC
Old Tracks (>1 day)+2 to +10 DC
Ideal Ground (Soft Earth, Snow)-2 DC
Poor Ground (Hard Rock, Heavy Debris)+2 to +5 DC
Heavy Rain/Snowfall during tracking+5 DC or more

Lore Bonus Examples

Zoology [Ecology] for identifying animal tracks and habits.
Scouting [Warfare] for tracking humanoids or military units.
Meteorology [Geography] for understanding how weather affects trails.
Anatomy [Physiology] for deducing creature movement from tracks..

Skill Activities

Table of Contents

Acrobatics

Athletics

Crafting

Deception

Diplomacy

Investigation

Leadership

Manoeuvres

Medicine

Nature

Navigation

Performance

Security

Society

Thievery

Stealth

Survival

Acrobatics

Balance

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Sample DC Modifiers

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Escape

Escaping Restraints

Degrees of Success

Escaping Grappling

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Dive

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Squeeze

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Sample DC Modifiers

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Tumble

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Athletics

Climb

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Hustle

Degrees of Success

Sample DC Modifiers

Lore Bonus Examples

High Jump

Degrees of Success

Sample DC Modifiers

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Long Jump

Degrees of Success

Sample DC Modifiers

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Swim

Degrees of Success

Sample DCs

Lore Bonus Examples

Crafting

Craft

Degrees of Success

Lore Bonus Examples

Special

Dismantle