been free for barely the span of two generations, enough time to learn basic skills but not enough to master them. Moreover most orcs take pride in being

straight-edged shapes. Most people with even very basic skills will be able to make or supplement their kit. Below are basic (not to scale) patterns with each of the

choose to master formulaic rituals when they purchase realm lore skills or the extra ritual skill. E.g. A magician is performing the ritual, the Ascetic Star

the world. 2-point skill You must purchase this skill before you can take any other magical skills You are able to cast the three basic spells; detect magic

each form at once Many personal magic items require you to have one or more skills to bond to it Characters may bond to three different types of personal items

are six basic weapon categories in Empire. Any character can wield a dagger or a one‑handed weapon but they must purchase the Weapon Master skill to use

mastery of the basic principles of magic. Most apprentices are awarded their first sigil by their tutor when they have mastered the skills necessary to perform

malign spiritual effect such as a curse or possession. In addition to the basic information provided by a quick insight, the detailed version of the ceremony

resources and spend eight character points on skills as a starting character. Until this point, they will have no skills, and will therefore be able to utilise

that all items needed for accessibility are fine to use at Empire. We set basic minimum standards for the game that are clear and easily achieved, so that

archetype gives you a lot of freedom to take any skills that appeal to you. It is useful to have skills that you can trade with other players so you can

under the age of 16 must first pass the Test of Arms. The test provides a basic check whether a young player has the mental and physical maturity to cope

effective way to get the kind of influence you need to achieve anything. The basic principle of a mage, is the understanding that all magic is political. The

their children but also many of their adults basic skills - especially literacy and numeracy. Likewise, a basic hospital has been established where the small

should usually consider having at least one or two priest skills in addition to dedication. The skills that allow you to create auras can be particularly useful

and what they aim to achieve. In many roleplaying games, your character's skills and abilities are crucial because they determine how you deal with the plot

Stone, metal and wood are carved with runes, so crafters can show off their skills. The people of Wintermark use bright scarlet for things like banners because

game items have the same brown front shown in the image to the right. The basic rules for a carded game item will be printed on the reverse of the card.

instead supporting their fellows with ritual magic, support spells, their skills as an artisan, or most often as some sort of magical healer or physician

obsolete within the Empire due to the presence of magicians who can remove basic poisons with a simple incantation, and apothecaries who can treat most poisoning