Rules

Points in Abilities

In addition to the points allocated in the Character Creation Sheet | World of Aedelore, you receive 15 extra points to distribute freely among your talents.
Note that no single talent may exceed a total value of 5 at the start of the game.

Dice System Overview:

This game uses a simple D10 (10-sided dice) system, similar to the Storyteller System, allowing players and the Dungeon Master (DM) to be creative. Each point in an ability, skill, spell, or talent typically equals 1D10. The DM decides how many successes are needed and which abilities can be combined. 

If you prefer a more complex system, you can switch to Dungeons & Dragons, The Chronicles of Darkness, or another rule set. This particular system was created specifically for the World of Aedelore.

Core Abilities and Dice:
Your character’s main abilities (like Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom, etc.) determine how many dice you roll:

1-2 points: 1 die 
2-4 points: 2 dice
4-5 points: 3 dice

Example: If your character has 5 Strength and 2 Athletics, you roll 3 dice for Strength + 2 dice for Athletics, for a total of 5 dice.

Success Levels:
To determine if you succeed, roll the dice and check the results:

1-5: Failure
6-7: Barely a success (minimal effect) 
8-9: Success (you achieve what you aimed for) 
10: Critical success (you achieve more than expected, and roll the die again for a possible extra bonus)

Example: If you roll a 10, roll that die again for a chance to improve your result further.

Combat:
Before starting a battle, each player rolls a D6 (6-sided die) to determine the order of turns, where 1 is the lowest and 6 is the highest. If there are more than 6 players, use a D10 instead to determine turn order.

Example of Attacking with a Sword:

To attack with a sword, begin by rolling based on your Strength to determine whether the attack lands. If successful, proceed to roll for damage using your weapon's stats.
For example, if your sword has a +2 attack bonus and +2 damage, you roll a total of 4 dice:

• 2 dice for the attack bonus

• 2 dice for the weapon's damage

If you roll a critical success on your Strength check, it will enhance the damage dealt on your next damage roll—this effect is determined by the DM based on context and severity.

The number of successes will determine whether the attack hits and how much damage is inflicted. The DM has the final say on all outcomes.

 

Abilities and Spells:

Melee Classes:
Melee classes, such as Thief, Warrior, Hunter, or Outcast, have specific actions related to their roles.

For example, a thief may pickpocket, hide, or deceive, while a hunter excels at handling animals. Some special abilities may be needed in more extreme situations.

Example of Using an Ability (Thief's Vanish):
To use the Vanish ability, the player checks its description and sees it uses Stealth as the bonus. The player also notes that the ability grants 4D10, meaning they roll 4 extra dice for the action if they succeed in the check.
The player rolls 1D10 for each point in Stealth. They need at least 1 success to use the ability successfully. If they succeed, they gain an extra 4D10 for the action and then pay the abilities cost in "weakened".

Magic Classes:
Magic classes, such as Conjurers and Druids, may always use spells that align with their nature. For instance, Druids can influence nature and animals, while Conjurers always may perform small magical tricks like moving objects or summoning minor items.
The DM will decide if a roll is needed or if the action succeeds automatically.

Casting Spells:

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Exampleon. of Casting a Spell (Druid's Rebirth): If a Druid wants to cast Rebirth, they check the spell type (Nature) and the main ability (Nature). They thenThen, roll 1D10 for each point you have in Nature,that needingability. atAt least 1one success is required to cast the spell.

Example of– Support Spell (Druid's Rebirth):
A druid attempting to cast Rebirth checks that the spell type is Nature and that it uses the Nature ability. They then roll one D10 per point in Nature. At least one success is needed for the spell to take effect.

Example – Offensive Spell (Conjurer's Ray of Frost)Frost):
When Ifcasting a Conjurer casts Ray of Frost, (which is an Arcana-based offensive spell),spell, theythe rollcaster rolls 1D10 for each point in Arcana,Arcana. needingOne ator leastmore 1successes success.are required to successfully cast the spell.

Damage Calculation:

ToRefer to the spell description for how to calculate damage, check the spell’s details.damage. For example, Ray of Frost,Frost you rolldeals 1D6 for damage. If the dieresult shows ais 4, and the spell multiplies damage by 3, the total damage is 3 x× 4 = 12.12.

Critical Success:
If the casting roll includes a critical success, the spell's effects may be amplified—such as increased damage or enhanced secondary effects. The DM will decide if therespecifics are up to the DM’s discretion.

The DM makes the final decision on any disadvantagesdisadvantages, critical effects, and what happens if the spellconsequences fails.of failed spells.

Changing Spells: Magic users, like Conjurers and Druids, can learn more spells than they can use at once. When switching spells, they don’t forget the old one—it just becomes inactive. Spells can only be changed in a safe, restful area like a city or village, not in the wilderness or small camps.

Exhaustion and Bleeding: Melee classes like Warriors and Thieves can push themselves hard in combat, which can lead to exhaustion, tracked as "weakened" points. Each player has 6 weakened points. Certain abilities or actions may cost a varying number of weakened points. When all weakened points are used, the character may faint or die, depending on the situation. The DM will ask the player to roll 1D10 + their Toughness.

Outcomes:

1-3: Complete exhaustion, resulting in death
3-6: Full exhaustion, causing fainting
6-10: Full exhaustion, but the character can still move (though they cannot continue to fight)

Bleeding Example: If a character suffers a critical wound, they may start bleeding.
Roll 1D6 per turn to determine how much blood is lost:

1-2: Lose 3 points
3-4: Lose 2 points
5-6: Lose 1 point

Once all blood points are lost, roll 1D10 + Toughness to determine survival:

1-3: Full blood loss, leading to death
3-6: Barely alive
4-6: Fainted, unable to move or fight

Weapons and Armor:

Different weapons rely on different core abilities:

Melee Weapons (like swords): Strength
Axes/Clubs: Strength
Daggers: Dexterity
Thrown Weapons: Dexterity
Bows: Dexterity

The DM may decide if other abilities or skills are needed for a successful attack.

Example of a Jumping Attack: If a player wants to jump and shoot an arrow at an enemy, they would:

1. Roll for Acrobatics or Athletics to successfully jump.
2. Roll for weapon damage with the bow. More successes lead to a stronger attack and more damage.

Armor Mechanics: When hit, or about to be hit, you can choose how to respond:

Dodging: Roll 1D10 + Dexterity + skill to avoid the hit.
Parrying: Roll 1D10 + Strength + weapon attack bonus to block.
Blocking: Roll 1D10 + Strength + shield or armor to reduce damage.
Taking the hit: Roll 1D10 + Strength + armor to reduce the damage received.

Food, Water, and Arrows:

Your "Class, Race Bonus Sheet" shows how much food, water, and arrows you start with. These resources are tracked using dice.
Example of Food Supply: If you start with 1D10 food, roll 1D10 at the start of each day:

Roll 6-10: Keep your food at 1D10.
Roll 1-5: Reduce your food to 1D6.

If you roll a 3 or lower on the D6, you run out of food and have 1 day before suffering damage due to hunger. You can restock food in towns or by hunting in the wild. The same rules apply to water.

Arrows: After each battle, roll to see how many arrows you lost or gained.

Worthiness and Reputation: Your reputation is crucial when dealing with kings, leaders, and authorities. It also influences how people treat you in towns and cities. A bad reputation might lead to guards or townspeople attacking or expelling you.

Reputation Mechanics: Good deeds, like helping others or performing heroic acts, earn you points. Bad deeds, like unnecessary killing or theft (especially when witnessed), make you lose points.

Potions: You start with three types of potions: Adrenaline Antidote Poison The number of potions you can carry depends on your character sheet. If you run out, you can buy more in towns or attempt to steal them.
Any additional potions can be stored in the "Miscellaneous" section of your inventory. Note that you cannot use poison to create poisonous arrows.

Miscellaneous: This system is designed to create smooth and flexible gameplay. It’s not meant to be easy just becuase, but it gives the DM the freedom to create fun and challenging adventures.

Example: If enemies are heavily armored, the DM will account for this in combat. High Strength alone doesn’t guarantee success in defeating every foe.

 
If your character follows a religion, you may experience certain advantages or disadvantages. For more details, check the "Religions and Creeds" page.