Skills represent some of the most basic and yet most fundamental abilities your character possesses. As your character advances in level, he can gain new skills and improve his existing skills dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acquiring Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At each level, your character gains a number of skill ranks dependent upon your class plus your Intelligence modifier. Investing a rank in a skill represents a measure of training in that skill. You can never have more ranks in a skill than x5 your level. In addition, each class has a number of favored skills, called class skills. It is easier for your character to become more proficient in these skills, as they represent part of his professional training and constant practice. \u00a0If you have more than one class and both grant you a class skill bonus, these bonuses do not stack. The number of skill ranks you gain is on display along with the listing of class skills on each class listing. Normal characters gain 5 skill ranks at 1st<\/sup> level and 1 additional skill rank per class level afterward. If you select a level in a new class, all of its class skills are automatically added to your list of class skills. Untrained Class skills can only have skills x3 the character’s level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a player starts they gain a certain amount of skills based on their Intelligence Mod to mark as a set skill (+1 extra one for Human characters). This skill can be any choice skill even if it is not a choice available through their class. Once chosen the skill cannot be changed and it will continue to max out for their level as the character levels (for example at 1 the skill is 5 points, at 2 it’s set to 10, 3 it’s set to 15 and so on increasing 5 points per level). New Set Skills can be gained if the player’s Intelligence Mod increases (cannot be a temporary increase). Additionally, if a player\u2019s INT Mod decreases a set skill is lost (this can be ether temp or not) and the loss is counted as a form of memory loss. Because Set Skills are maxed the player cannot add skill points to it to raise a skill higher than their levels max score.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill Checks<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your character uses a skill, he isn\u2019t guaranteed success. In order to determine success, whenever you attempt to use a skill, you must make a skill check. When you make a skill check, you roll 1d20 and then add your ranks and the appropriate ability score modifier to the result of this check. Skills can be further modified by a wide variety of sources\u2014by your race, class ability, equipment, powers, techniques, ability effects or empowered items, and so on. See below for a summary of skill check bonuses. If the result of your skill check is equal to or greater than the difficulty class (or DC) of the task you are attempting to accomplish, you succeed. If it is less than the DC, you fail. Some tasks have varying levels of success and failure depending on how much your check is above or below the required DC. Some skill checks are opposed to the target\u2019s skill check. When making an opposed skill check, the attempt is successful if your check result exceeds the result of the target. Matched equally is seen as a failure on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking 10 and Taking 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n A skill check represents an attempt to accomplish some goal, usually while under some sort of time pressure or distraction. Sometimes, though, a character can use a skill under more favorable conditions, increasing the odds of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking 10<\/strong>: When your character is not in immediate danger or distracted, you may choose to take 10. Instead of rolling 1d20 for the skill check, calculate your result as if you had rolled a 10. For many routine tasks, taking 10 makes them automatically successful. Distractions or threats (such as combat) make it impossible for a character to take 10. In most cases, taking 10 is purely a safety measure\u2014you know (or expect) that an average roll will succeed but fear that a poor roll might fail, so you elect to settle for the average roll (a 10). Taking 10 is especially useful in situations where a particularly high roll wouldn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking 20<\/strong>: When you have plenty of time, you are faced with no threats or distractions, and the skill being attempted carries no penalties for failure, you can take 20. In other words, if you a d20 roll enough times, eventually you will get a 20. Instead of rolling 1d20 for the skill check, just calculate your result as if you had rolled a 20. Taking 20 means you are trying until you get it right, and it assumes that you fail many times before succeeding. Taking 20 takes 20 times as long as making a single check would take (usually 2 minutes for a skill that takes 1 round or less to perform). Since taking 20 assumes that your character will fail many times before succeeding, your character would automatically incur any penalties for failure before he or she could complete the task (hence why it is generally not allowed with skills that carry such penalties). Common \u201ctake 20\u201d skills include Demolitions, Disable Device, Escape Artist, Notice, and Open Lock (when attempting to find traps).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolling 1: <\/strong>When the player is rolling a skill and gets the result of a Natural 1 on a d20 they fail at the skill no matter how much they have in the skill ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolling 20: <\/strong>In past d20 games a result of a 20 is a natural success. That is not the case here. Instead, it is taken as 20 to the skill many skills however on the result of a 20 are considered a masterpiece, (when crafting, performing social actions, a piece of knowledge, or even performing an action) the result is that this is the way to make a masterwork item in-game or to gain positive reputation towards your character by creating an impressive action. It’s also good to note that a 20 at times may also grant a bonus to future rolls for a given time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ability Checks and Mana\/ Power\/ Chi User Level Checks<\/strong>: The normal take 10 and take 20 rules to apply for ability checks. Neither rule applies to concentration checks or chi user-level checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tools and Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a player, runs through a game they may come across the need to perform a higher than possible result in a skill roll than possible. To aid this certain tools and gaining the assistance of skilled people in the same skill will help aid the skill roll with a set bonus. For unknown assistance of an NPC, the GM can figure out the NPC\u2019s skill number and roll. The character then grants a bonus of +5 for every 5 points in their roll result. However, gaining assistance does not grant a result of a 20 from the NPC when they are assisting. The result of a 20 can only come from a player’s roll. In the case of tools or certain environments (example: a blacksmith shop grants a bonus to crafting weapons) grant a set bonus based on their entry in the rules or set by the GM. Tools and Assistance is the only way to go beyond the skill limit of 100 for vastly complicated skill checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aid Another (Players Only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can help someone achieve success on a skill check by making the same kind of skill check in a cooperative effort. If you roll a 10 or higher on your check, the character you\u2019re helping gets a +10 bonus on his or her check. (You can\u2019t take 10 on a skill check to aid another.) In many cases, a character\u2019s help won\u2019t be beneficial, or only a limited number of characters can help at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In cases where the skill restricts who can achieve certain results, such as trying to open a lock, you can\u2019t aid another to grant a bonus to a task that your character couldn\u2019t achieve alone. The GM might impose further restrictions on aiding another on a case-by-case basis as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill Descriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This section describes each skill, including common uses and typical modifiers. Characters can sometimes use skills for purposes other than those noted here, at the GM\u2019s discretion. For a complete summary of all of the skills, see below. Skill descriptions adhere to the following guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill Name<\/strong>: The skill name line includes (in addition to the name of the skill) the following information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Ability<\/em>: The abbreviation of the ability whose modifier applies to the skill check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trained Only<\/em>: If this notation is included in the skill name line, you must have at least 1 rank in the skill to use it. If this notation is omitted, the skill can be used untrained (with a rank of 0). If any special notes apply to trained or untrained use, they are covered in the Untrained section (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Armor Check Penalty<\/em>: If this notation is included in the skill name line, an armor check penalty applies) to checks using this skill. If this entry is absent, an armor check penalty does not apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: The skill name line is followed by a general description of what using the skill represents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/strong>: What a character (\u201cyou\u201d in the skill description) can do with a successful skill check and the check\u2019s Difficulty Class (DC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/strong>: The type of action using the skill requires, or the amount of time required for a check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/strong>: Any conditions that apply to successive attempts to use the skill successfully. If the skill doesn\u2019t allow you to attempt the same task more than once, or if failure carries an inherent penalty (such as with the Climb skill), you can\u2019t take 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/strong>: Notes the effects of rolling a natural 20 or any other effects caused by the skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restriction<\/strong>: This describes a restriction or limit to skills used at a time or place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/strong>: This entry indicates what a character without at least 1 rank in the skill can do with it. If this entry doesn\u2019t appear, it means that the skill functions normally for untrained characters (if it can be used untrained) or that an untrained character can\u2019t attempt checks with this skill (for skills that are designated \u201cTrained Only\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Acrobatics – DEX – allows you to do flips and walk tight rope and such<\/p>\n\n\n\n Animal Empathy – SPI – used to befriend or command animal <\/p>\n\n\n\n Appraise – INT- used to determine the value of an item<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atonement \u2013 SPI \u2013 used to connect and communicate with nature and elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bluff – CHA – used to tell a good lie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb – STR – allows you to scale surfaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration – END – maintains control over difficult tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control Shape – END – used to change from one form to the next<\/p>\n\n\n\n Craft (One craft from the list below) – INT- creates something<\/p>\n\n\n\n Demolitions – WIS – allows you to safely or not destroy things<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decipher Script – INT- used to read coded messages as well as research information<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diplomacy – CHA – used to help befriend others<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disable Device – WIS – allows you to safely disarm traps<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disguise – CHA – change the way you look<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drive – DEX – Used in driving vehicles on land<\/p>\n\n\n\n Empathy \u2013 SPI \u2013 Used to read the minds of creatures or people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escape Artist – DEX- allows you to escape bonds or grapples<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forgery – INT – used to write codes or make fake copies of paperwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gamble – CHA – used to wager in games or cheat at games<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gather Info – COM- used to gather info from people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intimidate – CHA- used to cause fear in the target<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jump – STR – Allows you to jump distances<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge (one Knowledge from the list below) – INT- one’s knowledge of a subject<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martial Arts – STR- used to perform acts of Strength, perform some attacks and learn techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical – WIS – used to treat injuries and sickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n Navigate – INT – used to tell direction and maintain a course<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notice \u2013 WIS \u2013 is used to detect noises and sights at distances, as well as to detect truths<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open Lock – WIS – used to Open locked doors<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perform (performance type) – CHA – used to perform music, speech, or dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pick Pocket – DEX – used to take or place things in the pocket without being noticed<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pilot – DEX – Used to drive\/fly a ship<\/p>\n\n\n\n Profession (one from the list below) – WIS – secondary job<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Lips – INT- used to read lips when listening cant be made<\/p>\n\n\n\n Repair – INT – used to fix broken items or vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ride – DEX – Used in Riding horses or such<\/p>\n\n\n\n Search – WIS – used to find hidden things<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seduction – COM – the art of charming someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stealth \u2013 DEX \u2013 lets a character move quietly and hidden from the notice of others<\/p>\n\n\n\n Streetwise – INT – Being able to identify the signs and gangs on the street<\/p>\n\n\n\n Survival – WIS – used to forage for food and water, skin hides, set traps<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swim – STR – used to swim<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taunt – CHA – Used to insult others<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Rope – DEX – Used in making knots or binding people or things<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Magic Device \u2013 CHA \u2013 used to control magical items and the powers they hold within <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Technology \u2013 INT \u2013 used to hack computers, understand difficult mechanics, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Area – info on a given island or town<\/p>\n\n\n\n Astrology \u2013 grants info on the heavens and helps in predictions of the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biology – info on Anatomy and biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foreign Culture – info on foreign ways and lifestyles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geography – info on locations of the known world\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n History – info on world history<\/p>\n\n\n\n Law – info on laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mechanics – info on machines<\/p>\n\n\n\n Military Science – technology and strategies of the military<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature – info on all things natural<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ninjutsu \u2013 info and an understanding of ninja techniques and ways<\/p>\n\n\n\n Occult – info on the Dark and Hidden Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poisons – info on poisons and venoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n Programing \u2013 info and understanding of computer language<\/p>\n\n\n\n Religion – info on religions<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Craft Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Armor \/ Clothing – create normal armor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chemistry \/ alchemy – create\/identify basic chemicals, powders<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking \/ Brewing – cook food and brew stews and alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n Items \/ Jewelry – create basic items<\/p>\n\n\n\n Machines\/Technology – create basic machines and advance Tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vehicles – create basic vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weapons \/ Firearms – create normal weapons<\/p>\n\n\n\n Profession:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bartender – skilled at getting people to talk with a little help from a bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book Keeper – skilled at acquiring knowledge through books<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bum – skilled at survival on the streets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Farmer – skilled at growing plants and harvesting them<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fisherman – skilled at the art of catching fish, and handling a boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herbalist – skilled at finding and gathering herbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homemaker – skilled at keeping things clean<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lumberjack – skilled at getting supplies wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miner – skilled at getting supplies Metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officer \u2013 skilled at handling people and acting out the law<\/p>\n\n\n\n Politician \u2013 skilled at handling decisions and social issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potter \/ Artist – skilled at making pottery<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rancher \u2013 skilled at handling animals needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shop keeper – skilled at making deals on items<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tailor – Skilled at making cloths\/cleaning\/mending<\/p>\n\n\n\n Writer \/ Reporter \u2013 skilled at writing books and news reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acrobatics <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DEX Armor Check Penalty Applies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill grants the player the ability to perform acts of balance and Tumbles. Be it staggering down a boat while in motion or walking a tight rope or small ledge the balance part of Acrobatics is a key in any movement choice. The skill also has use in performing flips, slides, and tumbles to move through a difficult area or trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When using it for Balance it’s common to run across these situations thus the DC is listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drunk \/ Ill walking normally 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking on a moving boat 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking on a beam 4 inches wide 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking on a beam 2 inches wide 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tightrope Walking 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking on Ice 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking on Loose Ground 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n When using it for Tumbles \/ Flips to move through difficult situations<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tumble from Jump 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tumble from Moving Vehicle 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tumble past Trap wire 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tumble past Laser sensor 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly is when trying to use the skill when Sliding through an area sliding requires a running start. Doing this action causes the player to become prone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Slide 5\u2019 Normal Ground 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slide 5\u2019 Rough ground 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slide 20\u2019 Normal Ground 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slide 20\u2019 Rough Ground 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on how the player chooses to use the skill determines what kind of action is taken, Balance actions are free, while Tumbles are a movement action and slides are a partial action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Failing on this skill results in a fall or failing to move through the difficult situation, perhaps even making the player prone to an attacker or taking falling damage. They can only recover from this roll by trying the task again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n One can use this skill to move past an enemy so long as they don\u2019t attack them and are in melee combat. Any other time their movement is considered blocked and they can\u2019t move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For every 10 points in Perform Dance, a player gains a +2 in this skill. \u00a0On the result of a 20, the action causes an Impressing act granting a bonus to reputation gain roll at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can be used untrained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Animal Empathy <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SPI <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to befriend, handle and care for in day to day needs of animals and monsters. Befriending an animal allows the player to change the domineer of the creature making them either less hostile or possibly even friendly towards them. The skill is also used to handle day-to-day tasks of dealing with a creature such as feeding and cleaning up after them. Lastly, Trainers, Rangers, and Combo Ninja can use this skill to teach their pet\/partner to perform tasks such as fetch, sit, speak, and such. (Note if the pet\/partner has a high INT they may already speak common or a given language)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When using this skill to befriend a creature the skill is affected by many situations<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tame Hostile Creature 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tame Docile Creature 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Change Domineer Hostile 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n When using the skill to perform Day to day tasks is affected by the creature type, this also pertains to gathering items from them like eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Feed Dog 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feed Tiger 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feed Shark 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gather Eggs Chicken 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gather Eggs Crocodile 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shear Sheep 25 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Milk Cow 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Training a Pet \/ Partner at new Tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fetch 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trick 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speak 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sit 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The only time this skill is used in combat is Befriending the creature which at that time the skill takes a full round to perform. The rest all remain as skill checks made with no sense of rounds in mind. Some like training will have to be done regularly till the creature learns (time is determined by the GM based on the creature’s INT score)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Failure to Befriending the creature may cause it to run or attack, Failure on the day-to-day may cause the creature to become hostile, or ruin the gathering attempt preventing any more to be acquired by that creature. Failure on training can be re-rolled and it’s just determined that it took longer to train the creature that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Profession Rancher Skill will grant a +2 bonus for every 10 points placed in that skill. On the result of a 20 on this skill, the player gains a +5 bonus towards trying again with that animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can only be used untrained in handling the day-to-day tasks of an animal and gathering from them. It can not be used untrained to befriend or teach a creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Appraise<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n INT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to estimate the value of an item or object, calculate the number of funds in a pile and find hidden abilities of an object. It\u2019s a skill highly used by both merchants and those with a criminal background to estimate if an item can be sold for a high price, or if it\u2019s just useless junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The breakdown is in two parts the value and the use of an item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When using this skill one can choose to use it to estimate a value which can be affected by the look and age of the object also used to estimate the amount in a pile of money or jewels<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Vase 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antique Vase 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jewel Value 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jewelry Value 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coin Pile 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other items 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n The skill can also be used to identify any special properties of the item<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unique Item 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Masterpiece 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n +1 Item 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n +2 Item 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n +3 Item 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n +4 Item 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n +5 Item 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unique Ability 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill takes a full-round action to estimate the value to perform yet is often not used in battle outside of greedy characters. Discovering the use of an item can not be performed in combat and takes a roll representing hours of examination of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Failed roll will not be reported to the player and they simply are given a value or possible use that make be completely wrong. It’s up to the player to try again for a different result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Skills Knowledge History, Decipher Script and Craft (Weapons, Armor, Items) can also be used to find out about items uses and value. Knowledge History grants a +2 bonus on this skill for every 10 points in that skill. Craft (Weapons, Armor, Items) skill grants a +2 bonus on this skill when trying to figure out its uses for every 10 points in that skill. The result of a 20 on this skill grants a +5 bonus to try and discover the value or use of the item again. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can not be used Untrained, try to do such will always get the wrong result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atonement<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SPI<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Atonement is a skill one has to be able to link with the world around them on a new level. This skill helps bring forth the player to gain a second sense of the world and find out of place things and detect strange effects of the environment around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When using this skill one can choose to use it to Sense or read the environment to learn about things coming or that occurred, even learning about sources of damage an area has taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sense Weather Changes 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sense Natural Disasters 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Damages Suffered 20+ (DC is higher based on time passed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eternal Clock 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eternal Compass 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speak with Nature 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speak with Element 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand\/Read Elemental 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sense Hidden Rooms\/Traps 30+ (DC is higher due to the Stealth roll)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The skill can also be used to establish a connection with the environment boosting elemental-based attacks and defenses. The DC is harder based on the smaller amount of steady element or the presence of the counter element. This use can only be done through someone skilled in using the elements in their ways (Monks, Ninja, Powers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boost Elemental Attack 20+ (Doubles the damage of the attack)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boost Elemental Defense 20+ (Doubles the defense)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elemental assist 10+ (brings forth a small elemental to aid)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add Element to Attack 30+ (Adds Element to an attack)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add Element to Defense 30+ (Adds Element to a defense)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elemental Movement 10+ (User Moves with small wake in element)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill takes a full round to activate and requires a concentration roll each round to maintain it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Failed roll will result in the elements being unwilling to help and the player cannot try again in the area, they must move on elsewhere. On the result of a 1, the elements treat the user as a threat and the user falls under the unlucky defect effect (or more severe if they have it) while in the area. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The skill gains a bonus to it for every 10 points in Knowledge Nature. This skill gains additional bonuses for the higher concentrated form of a set element within the area of the user. The result of a 20 on this skill grants a +5 bonus to its next use.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill cannot be used Untrained, try to do such will always get a wrong result or cause the user’s action to outright fail. Bluff <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CHA <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to create a lie or tell an untrue story to NPCs in hopes to sway their way of thinking. The use of fabricating lies to gain an advantage in some way is a very handy skill to have. Sometimes the skill can be used also to fool a target in combat to be distracted making them more venerable to a sneak attack. The Skill is divided into three parts, Lies, Story Telling, and Fooling opponents. Each time this skill is used the targets make an opposed Notice roll to determine if they fall for the bluff, the DC they need to pass is the result the player made with the bluff. If the target fails to get above the bluff roll then they will take it as truth. If they get above the result they don\u2019t believe the bluff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Telling a lie is helpful in gaining treasures or could be the difference in you ending up going to be executed for a crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Passing Counterfeit money 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fooling Police off Trail 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking credit for a task not performed 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scamming money 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n If one wishes to gain a higher standing among a crowd or gain a Reputation the way to go about that is through storytelling, of themselves or others, while less damaging towards criminal ways it does have some difficulty in making others believe your stories or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n War Story 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fish Tale (about the one that got away) 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heroic Story (your heroics) 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Legendary Story (you are equal to God) 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last way to use the skill is to fool a target in combat. This is far more difficult as often the target is seeking to kill or harm the player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bigger threat then you 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your on their side 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n You died or fallen 50 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Distraction form another target 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feint 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Telling a lie and storytelling are both done out of combat, the first is relatively done quickly with a single roll while the second one (which I suggest the GM gets as much of the story from the player) takes longer and may require more than a single roll. The last being able to fool an opponent is a free action that can be performed in combat and requires the target to make an opposed Notice roll, on failing to surpass the player\u2019s result they fall for the bluff and become venerable to an attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Failing to pull off a bluff does not allow you to try again, while you can use another bluff (out of combat with a new lie. Failing tends to increase the DC of the future bluffs as people aren\u2019t easily fooled many times over after they detect they are being told a lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Several Knowledge Skills can aid in a lie granting a bonus to the DC. A person with a High reputation has an easier time at telling convincing lies thus with every 5 ranks of a good reputation the player gains a +2 bonus to bluff rolls. \u00a0On the result of a 20 on this skill, it grants the player a bonus towards their next reputation roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restriction<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Players\u2019 traits such as Chronic Lair and Honest Abe affect how often one would use and how effective their bluff may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can be used untrained with no restrictions on its use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STR <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to scale surfaces. An important skill to use to get by difficult terrains like mountains and cliffs, it also is used to climb trees, ladders, rope, and buildings. This skill only has one use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ability to climb is very important in making a difference; the difficulty is based on different situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb a ladder 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb a rope 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb Tree 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb Rocky Cliff 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb shear Cliff 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb difficult terrain 75 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb building stone \/ wood 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb glass \/ metal building 90 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb form upside down 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb in Combat +30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The action of climbing is considered a move if in combat but requires both hands to perform so unless you have another way to fight you are not very likely to perform this skill and attack at the same time without falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Failing a Climb skill check is not a good thing, while the player can take action to improve the result of a failure, they are given a second climb check in order to regain their grip. If they fail on the second the character is falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A ninja can take the ability or gain it through teaching that allows them a large bonus to this check by expelling chi into making the climb. The result of a 20 on this roll grants the player a +5 the next time they have to use this skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restriction<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Characters that took defects to arms and legs or characters suffering from injured limbs will find it near impossible to even try to perform this skill.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can be used untrained without restrictions<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n END<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to maintain the steady use of multiple techniques or powers at one time or even use them in combat without declaring taking a defensive action first. This skill is very vital and failing it could mean the failure of a mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The difficulty of this skill is based on the situation they are placed in and the tasks they try to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a single Technique or spell 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a technique or spell in combat 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a technique or spell with an active ability 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using two techniques at one time 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintain bardic Performance 15 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using this skill is a free action, and often in combat is the result of a reactionary action such as being attacked while a technique is being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Failing this skill when it comes time to use it often means the failure of one or multiple techniques and abilities active in combat. There is no roll to recover from a failure. It’s also important to note that if the player does not make a declaration known to the GM that they are using the technique on the defensive then they leave themselves open to an attack of opportunity and the need to roll this skill to see if they can maintain the techniques use or waste the chi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the only reactionary skills. It\u2019s used more often as the result of an action and not a task that needed to be performed beforehand. On the result of a 20, the player is granted a +5 bonus on the next concentration roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restriction<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If the player is asked to make the roll and they choose not to the action is a failure and dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can be used untrained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control Shape <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n END<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill is used to change or resist a change of forms. No class has this as a skill and is considered a cross-class skill for all. The player can gain this skill through in-game training, or by taking the feat Cosmopolitan. Transformation magic types are the primary users of this skill to regain control over the possession or if they are competent in their skills bring out the possessed form. The Skill is also used to change into a mode of fighting or in the case of mermaids (over 30) gain use of their legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The difficulty of This skill is often affected by the DC of a possessed soul, also is based on the stress of the environment they are being put through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: DC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Switch Form +20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintain Form in hostile situation +50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Change into a combat mode 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using this skill takes a Full round to use, being attacked when doing this might require a concentration roll to get to the result you want, failing the concentration roll causes the transformation to return to normal (with the exception of going from animal form to Normal, in which they remain in animal form mode)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Again<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A failure with the roll causes the form to drop<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Control Shape is a cross-class skill unless it is awarded through training or gained through the feat Cosmopolitan. The result of a 20 on this skill grants a bonus of +5 towards the next use of this skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Untrained<\/em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This skill can not be used Untrained<\/p>\n\n\n\nLevel<\/td> Skill Points Max (Class skill)<\/td> Skill Points Max (untrained)<\/td><\/tr> 01<\/td> 05<\/td> 03<\/td><\/tr> 02<\/td> 10<\/td> 06<\/td><\/tr> 03<\/td> 15<\/td> 09<\/td><\/tr> 04<\/td> 20<\/td> 12<\/td><\/tr> 05<\/td> 25<\/td> 15<\/td><\/tr> 06<\/td> 30<\/td> 18<\/td><\/tr> 07<\/td> 35<\/td> 21<\/td><\/tr> 08<\/td> 40<\/td> 24<\/td><\/tr> 09<\/td> 45<\/td> 27<\/td><\/tr> 10<\/td> 50<\/td> 30<\/td><\/tr> 11<\/td> 55<\/td> 33<\/td><\/tr> 12<\/td> 60<\/td> 36<\/td><\/tr> 13<\/td> 65<\/td> 39<\/td><\/tr> 14<\/td> 70<\/td> 42<\/td><\/tr> 15<\/td> 75<\/td> 45<\/td><\/tr> 16<\/td> 80<\/td> 48<\/td><\/tr> 17<\/td> 85<\/td> 51<\/td><\/tr> 18<\/td> 90<\/td> 54<\/td><\/tr> 19<\/td> 95<\/td> 57<\/td><\/tr> 20<\/td> 100<\/td> 60<\/td><\/tr> 20+<\/td> 100<\/td> 60 +3 for every level increase Till 99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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