Items

Core Rule—Coin

• Coins use a 10:1 ratio: each denomination equals 10 of the previous.
• 10 Copper = 1 Silver
• 10 Silver = 1 Gold = 100 Copper
• 10 Gold = 1 Platinum = 100 Silver = 1,000 Copper

Core Rule—Price

• Your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. sets the availability and final Price of every item.
• Items marked “—” can’t be bought. Items priced at 0 are free unless your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. rules otherwise.
• You can barter goods, materials, and services instead of paying CoinCoin RuleCoins are the currency you use to buy items..
• You can sell most items for half their Price.
• Looted CommonCommon RarityCommon is a Rarity for widely available options, such as everyday gear and minor Magical items. WeaponsWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack., ArmorArmor Item · Armor · Tier 1Armor is a protective Object you wear to increase your Defense., and ShieldsShield Item · Shield · Tier 1Shields are Objects you wield to increase your Defense. have no resale value.
• Gems, art, and raw materials sell at full value. Their Price is set by your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table..

Core Rule—Slots

• Your Slots equal 10 + BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience..
• Each item takes up a certain number of Slots.
• CoinsCoin RuleCoins are the currency you use to buy items. and items marked “—” use 0 Slots unless your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. rules otherwise.

Weapon Grip

Your Weapon’sWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. Grip is the number of hands you need to hold and AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with it. A Grip marked + can be held in that number of hands (0 or 1) but needs one additional hand to AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe..

Shield Grip

Your Shield’sShield Item · Shield · Tier 1Shields are Objects you wield to increase your Defense. Grip is the number of hands you need to hold and DefendDefend ActionDefend is an Action that raises your Defense with your Shield. with it.

Core Rule—Rarity

• CommonCommon RarityCommon is a Rarity for widely available options, such as everyday gear and minor Magical items. options are available to every ScribeScribe TermScribes are the characters Players play in the game (often called player characters, or PCs, in other TTRPGs)..
• Your GMGame Manager TermGame Managers (GMs) are the people who run the game for the Players at a table. decides when you can access UncommonUncommon RarityUncommon is a Rarity for options that take effort to find, often tied to a region, group, culture, or training., RareRare RarityRare is a Rarity for powerful options that usually take a quest, great wealth, or a specialist to obtain., and UniqueUnique RarityUnique is a Rarity for one-of-a-kind options, such as named artifacts, that exist only once in the world. options.

Core Rule—Family

• An item’s Family appears in its stat block, and the Family’s page lists every item in it.
• WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. Families also share a MasteryMastery RuleMastery is an optional Feat you can take to gain Proficiency with an Armor, Shield, or Weapon, or to access a special ability it offers. FeatFeat Feat · Tier 1Feats are abilities you buy with SP..
• ProficiencyProficiency TestProficiency is a Modifier showing your competence with certain Objects when used as intended. with a WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. Family covers every WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. in it.

Core Rule—Carrying

• Carrying or lifting a CreatureCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. or load of ObjectsObject TargetObjects are inanimate, discrete physical Targets you can manipulate. uses SlotsSlot StatSlots are units that measure your item capacity. based on its SizeSize SizeSize is the number of Spaces you, and other Targets, Occupy..
• You can carry or lift a load if it doesn’t exceed your available SlotsSlot StatSlots are units that measure your item capacity..
• Count the load against your SlotsSlot StatSlots are units that measure your item capacity. while you transport it.
• Make a BrawnBrawn SkillBrawn is a Skill that measures your muscular strength and force. CheckCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. only when carrying or lifting the load is uncertain or dangerous.

Core Rule—Dragging

• Dragging or pushing a CreatureCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. or load of ObjectsObject TargetObjects are inanimate, discrete physical Targets you can manipulate. uses half the SlotsSlot StatSlots are units that measure your item capacity. listed for CarryingCarrying RuleCarrying is how you lift and transport a Creature or load of Objects using your Slots., rounded up.
• You can drag or push a load if it doesn’t exceed your available SlotsSlot StatSlots are units that measure your item capacity..
• Make a BrawnBrawn SkillBrawn is a Skill that measures your muscular strength and force. CheckCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. only when dragging or pushing the load is uncertain or dangerous.

Core Rule—Agile

You can make additional AttacksAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with this item without MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Ammo

• This item needs AmmunitionAmmunition Item · Ammunition · Tier 1Ammunition is a supply of Objects you need to make Ranged Attacks. to function.
• You need one free hand to load it.

Core Rule—Body 1

You need a BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. of 1 or higher to use this item.

Core Rule—Body 2

You need a BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. of 2 or higher to use this item.

Core Rule—Body 3

You need a BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. of 3 or higher to use this item.

Core Rule—Bulky

You gain MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you. on AgilityAgility SkillAgility is a Skill that measures your speed, coordination, and reflexes. TestsTest TestTests are die rolls that resolve actions with meaningful and uncertain outcomes. while using this item.

Core Rule—Cavalry

Your MountMount Item · Mount · Tier 1Mounts are Creatures you can ride or load with cargo. also gains this item’s ProtectionProtection StatProtection is the rating of how much an Armor or Shield raises your Defense. when you DefendDefend ActionDefend is an Action that raises your Defense with your Shield. with it.

Core Rule—Consumable

This item can be used a number of times as stated in its description and is destroyed after activation.

Core Rule—Disarm

On a hit, you and the TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. make ContestedContest TestContests are Tests where you and a Target roll against each other and the higher Test Total wins. BrawnBrawn SkillBrawn is a Skill that measures your muscular strength and force. ChecksCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something..

Core Rule—Finesse

You can use your MindMind TraitMind is a Trait that measures your applied knowledge, understanding, and perception. or BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. to AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with this item.

Core Rule—Frag

• This item deals DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. (BashingBashing EnergyBashing is a Wound Energy that deals Damage (Bashing)., PiercingPiercing EnergyPiercing is a Wound Energy that deals Damage (Piercing)., and SlashingSlashing EnergySlashing is a Wound Energy that deals Damage (Slashing).).
• When you AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with it, check the Target’sTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. AbsorbentAbsorbent SusceptibilityAbsorbent is a Susceptibility that turns Damage into Hit Points., ImmuneImmune SusceptibilityImmune is a Susceptibility that negates Damage., and ResistantResistant SusceptibilityResistant is a Susceptibility that reduces Damage. qualities against all three EnergyEnergy EnergyEnergy is the typed force an Effect carries, which sets the kind of Damage it deals. types. Use whichever one protects them least.

Core Rule—Free Grip

• This item doesn’t take up a hand, but you can’t use it while holding something in that hand.
• You can’t be disarmed of it.
• You can wear only one Free Grip item per hand.

Core Rule—Hook

On a hit, TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. make a Low StakesLow Stakes StakeLow Stakes is a Stakes level for actions with low difficulty and risk. BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. SaveSave TestSaves are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take reactive, automatic, or forced actions, typically in response to a threat..

Core Rule—Magazine

• An item holds the number of rounds its Magazine value sets.
• After firing all rounds, reload with one free hand. Reloading takes the APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. listed below.
• If the magazine is detachable, you can swap in a loaded one for 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. instead.
• ReloadReload FeatureReload is a Feature that sets how many Action Points an item takes to reload. overrides Magazine.

Core Rule—Magazine 1

Reloading takes 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..

Core Rule—Magazine 10

• Reloading takes 3 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..
• Swapping in a loaded detachable magazine takes 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..

Core Rule—Magazine 2

Reloading takes 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..

Core Rule—Magazine 6

• Reloading takes 2 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..
• Swapping in a loaded detachable magazine takes 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds..

Core Rule—Magical

Game elements tied to specific SchoolsSchool SchoolSchools are the categories of Spells that tell you what type of Effect a Spell makes. are also considered Magical.

Core Rule—Melee

This item can hit TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. out to Touch RangeTouch Range RangeTouch Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 1 Space of you..

Core Rule—Nonlethal

• AttacksAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with this WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. that reduce the TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. to 0 HPHit Point HealthHit Points (HP) are the pool that measures how much Damage you can take before dropping to 0. impose UnconsciousUnconscious ConditionUnconscious is a Condition that leaves you senseless. instead of StaggeredStaggered ConditionStaggered is a Condition tied to your Hit Points that leaves you one step from Defeated..
• You can AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. lethally with a Nonlethal WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack.—or Nonlethally with a lethal WeaponWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack.—with MisfortuneMisfortune TestMisfortune is a Modifier that your Game Manager imposes when circumstances work against you..

Core Rule—Planted

• On your TurnTurn CombatTurns are the part of each Round when you get your chance to act., use 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. to plant this item in the ground or pick it up.
• While Planted, you gain Greater CoverGreater Cover CoverGreater Cover is Cover that blocks most of you or offers moderate protection from Effects, such as a tree, boulder, arrow slit, or castle merlon. if you’re behind it.

Core Rule—Propulsive

Add your BrawnBrawn SkillBrawn is a Skill that measures your muscular strength and force. to the dealt DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points..

Core Rule—Ranged

This item can hit TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. out to a specified RangeRange RangeRange is the distance an Effect can Originate from you..

Core Rule—Reload

• Reloading needs one free hand.
• Spend APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. equal to the item’s Reload value to reload it.
• Reload overrides MagazineMagazine FeatureMagazine is a Feature of items that hold several rounds of Ammunition between reloads..

Core Rule—Restful

This item lets you remove FatigueFatigue ConditionFatigue is a Condition that tracks exhaustion as it builds up. while sleeping in it.

Core Rule—Scatter

On a hit, deal half DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. to CreaturesCreature TargetCreatures are animate Targets, distinct from inanimate Objects. in Touch RangeTouch Range RangeTouch Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 1 Space of you. of the TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. whose DFDefense StatDefense (DF) is a rating of how difficult you are to hit when unarmored, and how well your Armor and Shield absorb and deflect impact when you wear or wield them. you could hit with the AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe..

Core Rule—Splash

• On a hit, don’t add your BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. or MindMind TraitMind is a Trait that measures your applied knowledge, understanding, and perception. to DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points..

Splash doesn’t make its own roll. Your Attack’sAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. CheckCheck TestChecks are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take proactive, deliberate actions to accomplish something. result decides who gains the listed Splash EffectEffect TargetEffects are Targets produced by actions, whether yours, someone else’s, or the environment’s.:

SetbackSetback TestSetback is a Test Result that means you either achieve your goal but face a complication, or you fail your goal but avoid a complication.

TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. within Touch RangeTouch Range RangeTouch Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 1 Space of you. of the initial TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. gain the listed Splash EffectEffect TargetEffects are Targets produced by actions, whether yours, someone else’s, or the environment’s..

FailureFailure TestFailure is a Test Result that means you don’t achieve your goal.

The initial TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. gains the listed Splash EffectEffect TargetEffects are Targets produced by actions, whether yours, someone else’s, or the environment’s..

Core Rule—Tethered

After AttackingAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. with it, you can spend 1 APAction Point CombatAction Points (AP) are the resource you spend to use Actions when your Game Manager tracks Rounds. and use two hands to pull it back to you.

Core Rule—Thrown

This item can be thrown as a RangedRanged FeatureRanged is a Feature of items built to strike from a distance. AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe. out to its listed RangeRange RangeRange is the distance an Effect can Originate from you..

Core Rule—Trip

On a hit, TargetsTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. make a Low StakesLow Stakes StakeLow Stakes is a Stakes level for actions with low difficulty and risk. BodyBody TraitBody is a Trait that measures your physical durability, stamina, and resilience. SaveSave TestSaves are Tests your Game Manager calls for when you take reactive, automatic, or forced actions, typically in response to a threat..

Core Rule—Two-Handed

This item lists two DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. values: the first for one-handed use, the second for two-handed use.

Core Rule—Undead

• VitalVital EnergyVital is a Necrotic Energy that delivers Healing to the living and deals Damage to Undead. EnergyEnergy EnergyEnergy is the typed force an Effect carries, which sets the kind of Damage it deals. deals DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. to you instead of delivering HealingHealing HealthHealing is restoration that increases your Hit Points..
• VoidVoid EnergyVoid is a Necrotic Energy that delivers Healing to Undead and deals Damage to the living. EnergyEnergy EnergyEnergy is the typed force an Effect carries, which sets the kind of Damage it deals. delivers HealingHealing HealthHealing is restoration that increases your Hit Points. to you instead of dealing DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points..
• BreathingBreathing HazardBreathing is a Hazard you face when a Creature that needs to breathe can’t get air., Hunger & ThirstHunger & Thirst HazardHunger & Thirst are Hazards you face when you go without enough food and water., and SleeplessnessSleeplessness HazardSleeplessness is a Hazard that tracks whether you’ve rested enough to avoid exhaustion. don’t apply to you.
• You don’t age.
• A Long RestLong Rest RestLong Rest is a Rest built around sleep, or equivalent restorative activities if you don’t need sleep. still requires 6 hours of inactivity.
• DiseasesDisease HazardDiseases are Afflictions caused by illness that spreads through a Creature’s body., PoisonsPoison HazardPoisons are Afflictions caused by Toxin substances., and SickenedSickened ConditionSickened is a Condition that turns your stomach. can’t affect you.
• You’re ImmuneImmune SusceptibilityImmune is a Susceptibility that negates Damage. to DamageDamage HealthDamage is harm that reduces your Hit Points. (ToxinToxin EnergyToxin is a Caustic Energy that deals Damage (Toxin).).

Core Rule—Unwieldy

You can’t DefendDefend ActionDefend is an Action that raises your Defense with your Shield. with this item while mounted.

Core Rule—Versatile

• This item lists two EnergyEnergy EnergyEnergy is the typed force an Effect carries, which sets the kind of Damage it deals. types.
• Choose which EnergyEnergy EnergyEnergy is the typed force an Effect carries, which sets the kind of Damage it deals. applies when you AttackAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe..

Core Rule—Worn

• This item must be Worn to function.
• Usage details are found in the item’s description.