How to play / 01

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01 / First steps

At a glance

Rules

The following are here to give you a glimpse into the rules of the game.

  1. 01

    The Dice

    Roll d12, add bonuses from your skills. Every 5 points is 1 Success.

  2. 02

    Character Creation

    In short, five steps: Rumors, Backgrounds, Ancestry, Skills, and Wealth. Each step has options for spending your 25 Skill Points.

  3. 03

    Travel & Fatigue

    Exploration is a necessity; rest when needed lest you build up fatigue. Make sure you bring food and drink. You'll need it.

  4. 04

    Diplomatic Solutions

    Not every encounter needs to end in violence; so long as you don't exhaust their Patience...

02 / Core loop

Build Skill

Receive Developments as you improve.

01

Abyss Influence

Metagame effects that represent the Abyss changing reality.

02

Friends & Enemies

People with connection to you. They can add people to the world, add details to your history, and alter your relationship with people you have already met.

03

Talents & Tricks

Minor abilities or special effects that add to your character.