📜 Rules Compendium

Every table from the Mythras Empires rules, rendered live from the game data.

States & Empires

State Characteristics

Abbr.	Name	Description
MIL	Military Strength	The power of the state to exert military force.
LAW	Law	The maturity of the state's governmental framework and stability of its social rules.
SIZ	Size (Population)	An abstraction of how many people live in the state.
COM	Communication	The ability to hold itself together through internal communications and info gathering.
REL	Religion	The religious or spiritual strength of the state.
WTH	Wealth	The riches of the state in terms of property, assets, and natural resources.

Capabilities

Capability	Type	Base Formula	Description
Commerce	Basic	WTH + SIZ	Competence and skill in trading with others.
Dogma	Basic	REL + LAW	Strength of political and religious will.
Espionage	Basic	COM + WTH	Discovering and keeping secrets.
Government	Basic	LAW + COM	Competency of the state's government and bureaucracy.
Warfare	Basic	MIL + REL	Ability to wage war effectively.
Magic	Advanced	REL + SIZ	Expertise and reserves of magic.
Culture	Advanced	COM + 10	Tradition of pursuits in the cultural arts.
Technology	Advanced	LAW + WTH	Technological base and maturity.
Diplomacy	Advanced	COM + LAW	Refinement of the political process to find peaceful resolutions.
Loyalty	Advanced	LAW + COM (cannot be bought; granted on conquest)	Measurement of how loyal a province or dominion is to the ruling power.

Cultural Backgrounds

Culture	Characteristic Modifiers	Capability Bonuses	Advanced Access	Description
Barbarian	MIL 1D3, COM 1D3, SIZ -1D3, WTH -1D3	dogma +10, warfare +20	May buy: magic, diplomacy, culture; prohibited: technology	No developed central capital, reliant on tribal and clan alliances. High propensity for violent conflict.
Civilised	LAW 1D3	commerce +10, government +5	May buy: magic, culture, technology, diplomacy, loyalty	Urban centers, organized bureaucracy, and developed trade systems.
Maritime	COM 1D3	commerce +15	May buy: magic, culture, technology, diplomacy, loyalty	Civilised but with heavy reliance on the sea. Well developed navies and international trade.
Primitive	MIL -1D3, LAW -1D3, SIZ -1D3, COM -1D3, REL -1D3, WTH -1D3	dogma +15, warfare +5	May buy: magic; prohibited: technology, culture, diplomacy	No government beyond tribal rituals. Hunter-gatherer subsistence.

Government Types

Up to two compatible types may be combined; Republic is a modifier combined with another type.

Type	Characteristic Modifiers	Capability Bonuses	Choices	Description
Autocracy	MIL +1	warfare +10	—	Government by a self-appointed individual.
Aristocracy	—	culture +5, government +10	—	Hereditary form of government.
Democracy	COM +1	diplomacy +10	—	Power within the hands of the people.
Despotism	—	espionage +10, warfare +5	—	Rule by a single authority with absolute power.
Diarchy	—	government +10	choose 1 of culture/diplomacy +5%	Form of rule in which two diarchs are heads of state.
Gerontocracy	LAW +1	diplomacy +10	—	Rule by leaders significantly older than most of the population.
Meritocracy	—	—	choose 1 of law/com +1 (char); choose 1 of diplomacy/government/warfare +10%	Power given to those who demonstrate capability.
Monarchy	—	culture +5	choose 1 of diplomacy/government/warfare +10%	Ruled by a King or Queen.
Plutocracy	WTH +1	commerce +10	—	Government by the wealthy.
Theocracy	—	—	choose 1 of espionage/magic/warfare +10%	Government by a religious elite.

Military Damage

Based on MIL fielded/remaining, re-evaluated every battle round. Add +1 per full 50% of Warfare.

MIL	Damage
1–2	1
3–4	1D2
5–6	1D4
7–9	1D6
10–12	1D8
13–15	1D10
16–18	1D12
19–20	2D6
21–23	2D8
24–26	2D10
27–29	2D12
30–32	3D6
33–35	3D8
36–38	3D10
39–40	3D12

Population by SIZ

Beyond SIZ 21, add 0.25 million per additional point.

SIZ	Population
1	100,000
2	300,000
3	500,000
4	650,000
5	800,000
6	1,000,000
7	1,250,000
8	1,500,000
9	1,750,000
10	2,000,000
11	2,250,000
12	2,500,000
13	2,750,000
14	3,000,000
15	3,250,000
16	3,500,000
17	3,750,000
18	4,000,000
19	4,250,000
20	4,500,000
21	4,750,000

National Events

Good Fortune Events

Category d100: 01–20 Cultural, 21–40 Economic, 41–60 Military, 61–80 Nature, 81–00 Political/Religious; then 1D10 on the category table.

1D10	Category	Event	Description
1	Cultural	Social Advance	A breakthrough in some form advances the mechanics of society. Increase the WTH Characteristic by 1.
2	Cultural	Fortuitous Marriage	A member of the ruling class makes a fortuitous political marriage, bringing 1 additional Wealth Point for this year.
3	Cultural	Fashion Shift	A trend captures the mood. Either increase WTH by 1 or gain +1D4+1% to Culture (grant at base if missing).
4	Cultural	Major Text or Philosophy	An important educational work brings renown. Dogma or Government increases by 1D4+1%, or gain +1 to COM or LAW.
5	Cultural	Festival or Market Prosperity	A cultural tradition attracts interest. Either increase WTH by 1 or gain +1D4+1% to Commerce or Dogma.
6	Cultural	Important Person	An individual rises to prominence culturally. Gain +1D4+1% to Culture (grant at base if missing).
7	Cultural	Important Event	An important cultural event takes place. Roll Government: Crit: +1 WTH and +1 LAW. Success: +1 WTH or +1 LAW. Fumble: -1 WTH or -1 LAW.
8	Cultural	Cultural Influence	Customs from outside have an impact. Roll Culture (or Government -20%): Crit: Culture +15% (or base+5%). Success: Culture +5% (or base). Fumble: lose 1 WTH, LAW, or COM.
9	Cultural	Artistic Discovery	A major lost artwork is rediscovered. Either keep it (+1 COM) or sell it (+1 WTH).
10	Cultural	Cultural Exchange	A shared social pursuit develops a diplomatic relationship. Gain +1D4+1% to Diplomacy (grant at base if missing).
1	Economic	Technological Breakthrough	A discovery provides +1 WTH, technology at base, or +5% to Technology.
2	Economic	Trading Success	A trading mission has profound success. Gain 1D3 Wealth Points.
3	Economic	Improved Communications	Trading efforts establish new routes of communication. Improve COM by 1.
4	Economic	Promising Negotiations	Mercantile negotiations establish future trade. Gain 1D3 Wealth Points next year.
5	Economic	Knowledge is Power	Merchant venturers establish intelligence contacts. Increase Espionage by 1D4+1%.
6	Economic	Steady Trade Avenues	Commercial efforts create stable markets. Gain 1 WTH.
7	Economic	Tribute Reduction	If the state pays tribute, it is lowered by 1 WP for this year.
8	Economic	Improved Efficiency	Fiscal efficiency allows one Characteristic to go unfunded without penalty this year.
9	Economic	New Strategies	The mercantile class develops new trading strategies. Increase Commerce by 1D4+1%.
10	Economic	New Goods for Sale	The state develops something brand new. Gain 1D3 Wealth Points and increase COM by 1.
1	Military	Prudent Spending	Military costs are optimized. MIL can go without funding this year.
2	Military	Elite Units	Investment in elite units pays dividends. Roll Government: Crit: MIL +2 this year (free). Success: MIL +1 this year (free). Failure: MIL +1 next year (normal).
3	Military	Strategic Improvements	Strategic and tactical thinking improve. Gain 1D4+1% to Warfare.
4	Military	Weapon Excellence	Weapon improvements mean Military Damage increases by 1 step for this year only.
5	Military	Mercenary Capital	Mercenaries hired to foreign powers earn money. Gain 1 WP.
6	Military	Piracy and Privateers	Sanctioned privateers. Roll Warfare: Crit: +1D3+1 WP. Success: +1 WP. Fumble: selected enemy state declares war next year.
7	Military	Military Research	Research leads to technology gains. Gain +10% to Technology (or base value if missing).
8	Military	A Hero Emerges	A military hero emerges. Gain +1D4+1% to Diplomacy, +1 COM, or +1D4+1% to Warfare.
9	Military	New Communication Routes	Military pathfinder expeditions open routes. Gain 1 COM.
10	Military	Military Support	The military backs the rulers. Gain +1D4+1% to Government (or Dogma if theocracy).
1	Nature	Bumper Harvest	Peasant industry yields fruit. Increase Wealth Points by 1D3.
2	Nature	Resource Discovery	A seam of coal or precious metal is discovered. Next year, WTH is permanently increased by 1D3.
3	Nature	Baby-Boom	An increase in fertility boosts population. Increase SIZ by 1 and gain 1 additional WP.
4	Nature	Natural Disaster (Neighbor)	Disaster strikes a neighbor, opening markets. Gain 1D3 WP this year.
5	Nature	Nature's Bounty	Nature is favorable. Next year, ignore any one Mishap result.
6	Nature	Trade Winds	Favorable winds bring new merchants. Gain 1 WTH and 1 COM.
7	Nature	Disease-Free Year	No reports of plague. Reduce Insurrection chance by 10% and gain +1D4+1% to Government.
8	Nature	Miracle of Nature	A disaster is miraculously averted. Gain +1D4+1% to Dogma as the populace gives thanks.
9	Nature	Quality of Goods	Livestock and crops are superb. Gain one additional Improvement Roll for this year.
10	Nature	Silver Linings	Roll on the Nature Mishap table; however, next year WTH is permanently increased by 1D3.
1	Political/Religious	Magical Benevolence	A gift from the gods. Increase any one Capability by 1D4+1% and WTH by 1.
2	Political/Religious	Political Upheaval	Sudden change. Roll Government: Crit: +3 WP. Success: +1D2 WP. Failure: -1D2 WP. Fumble: -3 WP. All: Insurrection +10%.
3	Political/Religious	Religious Upheaval	Religious costs shift. Roll Dogma: Crit: REL free upkeep. Success: REL upkeep is 1 WP/5. Failure: REL upkeep is 1 WP/3. Fumble: REL upkeep normal but Dogma unusable. All: Insurrection +10%.
4	Political/Religious	Tribute Reduction	If state pays tribute, it is lowered by 1 WP for this year.
5	Political/Religious	Fortuitous Diplomacy	Diplomacy bodes well. Roll Diplomacy: Crit: +1D3 WP or +1 Improvement Roll. Success: +1 WP. Fumble: extra Mishap next year.
6	Political/Religious	Religious Discovery	Priests resolve many questions. Gain +1D4+1 to Magic or Dogma Capability.
7	Political/Religious	Heroic Leader	The Ruler emerges as a hero. Increase LAW by 1 and reduce Insurrection chance by 10%.
8	Political/Religious	Centre of Pilgrimage	A site becomes an object of pilgrimage. Increase REL and WTH by 1D3.
9	Political/Religious	Rebellion Quelled	Roll Espionage: Crit: +1D4+1% to Government or Warfare. Success: +1 WP. Fumble: Roll immediately on Military Mishaps.
10	Political/Religious	Improved Efficiency	Efficiency means one characteristic does not need to be funded this year.

Mishap Events

1D10	Category	Event	Description
1	Cultural	Cultural Faux Pas	A cultural mistake occurs. Lose 1 WTH unless a Diplomacy roll is successful.
2	Cultural	Cultural Schism	A schism leads to crisis. Roll Government or Dogma to avoid losing 1 LAW or 1 REL.
3	Cultural	Social Unrest	Failures in social policy increase Insurrection chance by +10%.
4	Cultural	Crime	Roll Government: Failure: crime escalates, lose 1 WTH. Fumble: lose 1D3+1 WTH.
5	Cultural	Cultural Set Back	Repression or stagnation sets back society. One Improvement Roll is lost.
6	Cultural	Cultural Subservience	Interference by outside beliefs. Roll Culture (or Government -20%): Failure: gain a further Mishap this year.
7	Cultural	Regression	Customs undergo regression. Reduce WTH by 1 or forfeit one Improvement Roll.
8	Cultural	Unpalatable Beliefs	A sect develops beliefs at odds with norms. Lose 1D3 WTH. Gov or Dogma roll reduces loss by 1 WTH.
9	Cultural	A Hero Discredited	A hero is discredited. Roll Espionage: Failure: lose one Improvement Roll this year.
10	Cultural	Vile Foreign Propaganda	Foreign enemies spread lies. Roll Diplomacy or Government -20%: Failure: lose 1D3 WTH or 1D3 COM.
1	Economic	Trade Disaster	Trading mission fails. Roll Commerce: Crit: +1 WP. Success: no loss. Failure: lose 1D3 WP. Fumble: lose 3 WP.
2	Economic	Mismanagement of the Economy	Government badly mismanages. Lose 1 WP this year.
3	Economic	Financial Corruption	Treasury officials misappropriate funds. Lose 1 WTH and increase Insurrection chance by +5%.
4	Economic	Increased Overheads	The upkeep cost of one Characteristic is increased by 1D3 WP this year.
5	Economic	Economic Espionage	Roll Espionage to root out spies: Failure: lose 1 WTH or one Improvement Roll.
6	Economic	False Hopes	Economic prospects fail. Roll Government: Crit: averted. Success: -1 WP. Failure: -1 WP and Insurrection +10%. Fumble: -1D3-1 WP (lose 1D3+1) and Insurrection +10%.
7	Economic	Trade Routes Crippled	Bandits or pirates raid routes. Roll Warfare: Crit: Averted. Success: Lose 1 WP. Failure: Lose 1 WTH and 1 COM. Fumble: Neighbor state declares war next year.
8	Economic	Debtors Default	Money owed is unpaid. Roll Diplomacy: Failure: lose 1D3 WP.
9	Economic	Trade Ally Dispute	Ally increases levies (Diplomacy roll; auto-fail if missing): Crit: Averted. Success: -1 WP this year. Failure: -1 WP this year and next year. Fumble: -1D3-1 WP this year and -1D3 WP next year.
10	Economic	Tax Hikes	Need to raise taxes. Roll Government: Crit: accepted. Success: Insurrection +5%. Failure: lose 1 WP and Insurrection +10%. Fumble: Rebellion! Insurrection automatic this year.
1	Military	A Hero Discredited	A military hero is discredited. Roll Espionage: Failure: lose 1 MIL characteristic.
2	Military	Treachery!	Traitors steal military secrets. Reduce Warfare by 2D6% or reduce Initiative by 1D4+1.
3	Military	Attempted Coup	Military coup. Opposed Government vs Warfare. Gov wins: lose 1 WP and 1 MIL. Military wins: LAW -2 and new government type.
4	Military	Covert Defeat	Operation fails. Roll Diplomacy: Crit: no effect. Success: -1 WP. Failure: Enemy state declares war next year. Fumble: Lose 1D3 MIL or 1D3 COM, and war next year.
5	Military	Military Overspend	It costs 1D3 additional Wealth Points to fund the MIL Characteristic this year.
6	Military	Military Cut-Backs	Budget cuts reduce efficacy. Reduce MIL by 1, Warfare by 5%, or Military Damage by 1 step.
7	Military	Spies Amongst Us	Spies feed back info. If fighting a campaign this year, roll 1D6 for Initiative instead of 1D10.
8	Military	Incorrect Intelligence	Incorrect info. Roll Espionage: Crit: no effect. Success: roll 1D6 for Initiative. Failure: auto-lose Initiative. Fumble: auto-lose Initiative and Warfare -20%.
9	Military	Military Blunder	The military insists on misinformed changes. Lose 1D3 Wealth Points.
10	Military	Military Repression	Civil unrest is cruelly put-down. Increase chance of Insurrection by +20%.
1	Nature	Conflagration	A major fire devastates a city. Lose 1D3 Wealth Points.
2	Nature	Drought or Famine	Devastated harvest. SIZ upkeep becomes 1 WP per 4 SIZ. Insurrection chance +10%.
3	Nature	Flood/Earthquake	Natural disaster. Reduce SIZ by 1, WTH by 1D3, and increase Insurrection chance by +10%.
4	Nature	Pestilence	Crops ravaged by insects. Reduce WTH by 1 and increase Insurrection chance by +10%.
5	Nature	Plague	A plague devastates. Reduce SIZ by 2 and WTH by 1D3.
6	Nature	Unexplained Blight	Crops fail. Roll Dogma or Magic: Crit: Averted. Success: lose 1 WP. Failure: lose 1D3 WP. Fumble: lose 1D3 WP, and extra mishap next year.
7	Nature	Mysterious Illness	Mysterious illness afflicts settlements. Lose 1 WP this year.
8	Nature	Winter of Discontent	Exceedingly harsh winter. Roll Government (or Dogma if theocracy): Crit: Averted. Success: Insurrection +5%. Failure: Insurrection +10%. Fumble: Insurrection +15%.
9	Nature	Poor Quality	Food and livestock is poor. Lose one Improvement Roll.
10	Nature	Curse!	The gods curse. Roll Dogma: Crit/Success: Averted (+5% Insurrection on Success). Failure: reduce one Characteristic by 1. Fumble: reduce one Characteristic by 2.
1	Political/Religious	Assassination	The ruler is assassinated. Reduce LAW by 1D3. Government capability reduced by -10% per LAW point lost. Gov test: failure triggers Civil War.
2	Political/Religious	Civil Unrest	Government action causes unrest. Roll Government: Failure: lose 1D3 Wealth Points.
3	Political/Religious	Civil War	Threat of civil war. Roll Government or Diplomacy: Failure: lose 1D4 WTH. All: Insurrection chance +10%.
4	Political/Religious	Corruption (Government)	High level corruption. Lose 1 WP. Roll Government: Failure: Insurrection chance +10%.
5	Political/Religious	Corruption (Church)	High level corruption in church. Lose 1 WP. Roll Dogma: Failure: Insurrection chance +10%.
6	Political/Religious	Unpalatable Beliefs	A sect develops beliefs at odds with norms. Lose 1D3 WP. Roll Gov or Dogma: Success reduces loss by 1 WP.
7	Political/Religious	Priestly Overspend	It costs 1D3 additional Wealth Points to fund the REL Characteristic this year.
8	Political/Religious	Scandal	Scandal paralyses ruling class. Spend 1 WP. Roll Espionage or Diplomacy: Failure: Government capability penalized -10% this year.
9	Political/Religious	Government Overspend	It costs 1D3 additional Wealth Points to fund the LAW Characteristic this year.
10	Political/Religious	Attempted Coup	Military coup. Opposed Government vs Warfare. Gov wins: lose 1 WTH and 1 MIL. Military wins: LAW -2 and new government type.

Warfare

Warfare Manoeuvres

Winner of an exchange gains one manoeuvre per success-level gap (max 3).

Manoeuvre	Availability	Effect
Ambush	Critical success only	Military Damage +1 step (Crit only)
Capture Baggage	Any winning exchange	+1D3 WTH points (once per campaign)
Entrap	Versus a Retreat only	Retreat fails; enemy must retry next round (vs Retreat only)
Forced March	Any winning exchange	Withdraw without ignominy penalties
Genocide	Any winning exchange	Damage hits territory SIZ directly
Hit and Run	Critical success only	Damage suffered is minimized (Crit only)
Holy War	Any winning exchange	Next round: Warfare +REL
Innovative Tactics	Any winning exchange	Next round: May reverse Tens/Units Warfare roll
Loot and Pillage	Any winning exchange	+1D6 WTH, territory WTH permanently decreased
Morale Boost	Any winning exchange	Next round: Warfare +COM
Night Attack	Critical success only	Immediate surprise raid at half damage (Crit only)
Outflank Defenders	While Invading only	Invasion succeeds even vs successful defence (Invading only)
Overrun Defences	Versus a Fortify only	Breach fortifications even if assault repulsed (vs Fortify only)
Ritual Invocation	Critical success only	Undead summons: next round Warfare +5x total damage (Crit only)
Steal Initiative	Any winning exchange	Automatically win next round's Initiative

Battle Encounters — Foe Levels

Level	CA	Damage Bonus	HP	Combat Style	AP	SR	Weapon Size	Surrenders	Accepts Surrender
0	2	-1D2	-1	3D6-3 lower	2	-5	-1 step(s)	When Injured	Never
1	2	None	same	3D6-3 lower	2	-5	-1 step(s)	When Injured	Never
2	2	same	same	equal	same	same	same	Serious Wound	When Adventurer suffers Major Wound
3	2	same	+1	equal	same	same	same	Serious Wound	When Adventurer suffers Major Wound
4	3	+1D2	+1	3D6-3 higher	4	same	+1 step(s)	Major Wound	When Adventurer suffers Serious Wound
5	3	+1D2	+2	3D6-3 higher	5	+5	+1 step(s)	Major Wound and Persistence roll	When Adventurer suffers Serious Wound
6	3	+1D4	+2	4D6+1 higher	6	+5	+2 step(s)	Major Wound and Persistence roll	When it is clear that Adventurer is outclassed or losing

Adventurers in Battle Results

Roll 1D10 + attitude modifier; read the column matching the state campaign's outcome.

Roll	Victorious	Winning	Stalemate	Losing	Defeated
1	—	Wound	Wound	Wound	Wound, Escape
2–3	1D2 Kills	—	—	—	Wound
4–5	1D2 Kills, Encounter	1D2 Kills	—	—	Wound
6–7	1D4 Kills	1D2 Kills, Encounter	1D2 Kills	—	Wound
8–9	1D4 Kills, Encounter	1D4 Kills	1D2 Kills, Encounter	1D2 Kills	Capture
10–11	1D6 Kills, Wound	1D4 Kills, Encounter	1D4 Kills	1D2 Kills, Encounter	Wound, Capture
12–13	1D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D6 Kills, Wound	1D4 Kills, Encounter	1D4 Kills, Capture	Encounter
14–15	1D8 Kills	1D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D6 Kills, Wound	1D4 Kills, Encounter	Escape, Wound
16–17	1D8 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills	1D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D6 Kills, Wound	1D4 Kills, Escape
18–19	1D8 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D8 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills	1D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D4 Kills, Wound
20	2D6 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D8 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills	1D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter
21–999	2D6 Kills, Wound, Encounter	2D6 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills, Wound, Encounter	1D8 Kills, Wound	1D8 Kills, Wound, Encounter

Religion & Magic

Religious Advantages

Gained per success-level gap in a Religious Warfare exchange, like Warfare Manoeuvres.

Advantage	Availability	Effect
Attain Insight	Any winning exchange	Next round: Initiative is rolled on 2D6 instead of 1D10
Create New Myth	Critical success only	Create a new myth: +1D3 REL, healing religious damage (Crit only)
Create Schism	Any winning exchange	Enemy Religious Damage −1 step this and next campaign (stacks to −3)
Disprove Myth	Critical success only	Disable one enemy myth of resonance ≤ your highest for the next round (Crit only)
Evangelical Conversion	Any winning exchange	+1D3 to own Religious Damage next round
Government Embrace	Any winning exchange	Next damage resolved also hits the enemy's LAW characteristic
Manipulate Myth	Any winning exchange	Borrow the effect of one enemy myth this round
Steal Initiative	Any winning exchange	Automatically win next round's Initiative

State Magic Effects

Spell	Magnitude	Timing	Resisted	Duration	Effect
Bonds of Loyalty	4	instant	Yes	1 year	Increases the Loyalty Capability by 5% for every point of REL the casting state has. Resisted by target's Magic. Success halves increase, critical success negates, fumble doubles percentage and duration.
Characteristic Blessing	8	instant	No	1 year	Increases a chosen Characteristic (except SIZ) by +50% on success, +100% (doubles) on critical success. Fumble reduces the characteristic by -50%. Duration is 1 year.
Damage Enhancement	1	instant	No	Instant/War duration	Each point of Magnitude increases the damage of an army by +1 during warfare.
Damage Limitation	1	instant	No	Instant/War duration	Each point of Magnitude reduces incoming military damage sustained by the MIL characteristic by 1 point.
Divine Blessing	4	instant	No	1 year	Allows one annual Mishap from the Economics chapter to be ignored.
Enhance (Capability)	3	instant	No	1 year	Enhances a chosen Capability for 1 year. Critical success: +40% bonus; normal success: +20% bonus. Fumble: -20% penalty and MP still spent.
Major Curse	10	delayed	Yes	1 or 2 years	Targets one capability of the defender. Resisted by target's Magic. Under this curse, the target capability's results are downgraded by two success levels (e.g. success -> fumble). Lasts 1 year (2 years on critical success).
Minor Curse	6	delayed	Yes	1 or 2 years	Targets one capability of the defender. Resisted by target's Magic. Under this curse, the target capability's results are downgraded by one success level. Lasts 1 year (2 years on critical success).
Negation (Capability)	10	instant	Yes	1 or 2 years	Negates a capability of an opposing state completely. Resisted by target's Magic. Critical success: negated for 2 years; success: negated for 1 year. Fumble: Caster's own capability negated for 1 year.
Offspring	10	delayed	Yes	Permanent	Increases the SIZ of a nation by +1D3. Each additional MP invested adds +1 SIZ. Takes 1 year to prepare and 1 year to take effect. Resisted by target's Magic. Success halves increase (min 1), critical negates. Resister must spend MP equal to reduction.
Quell Insurrection	6	instant	No	1 year	Reduces the chance of Insurrection to its base 5% for this year, negating all insurrection chance modifiers.
Seasons of Plenty	6	delayed	No	1 season	Increases Seasonal Income for all estates in the realm by +50% on success, +100% on critical success. Fumble halves income. Applied after all other modifiers. Must choose the season affected in advance.
Supernatural Army	8	delayed	No	2 years	Summons a supernatural army. Must be cast at year start. Duration 2 years. Critical: +8 MIL, +40% Warfare. Success: +4 MIL, +20% Warfare. Fumble: army turns on caster, -4 MIL, -20% Warfare.
Tapping	8	instant	Yes	1 year	Taps the Magic Points of the defending state for the caster's use next year. Resisted by defender's Magic. Critical: steals all defender MP; success: steals half; fumble: transfers own MP to target.

Runes

Attunement requires a CRITICAL Magic test; one rune at a time, lasting one year.

Rune	Effect
Air	The state gains an additional Nature Good Fortune roll.
Beast	Warfare Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Chaos	Either the Magic or Warfare Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Cold	The state can ignore any Nature Mishap event.
Communication	COM Characteristic is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Darkness	Any state attacking the user of this rune suffers a -25% penalty to its Warfare or Magic Capability.
Death	Military Damage is two steps higher than that for the base MIL Characteristic.
Disorder	Any state attacking the user of this rune suffers a -25% penalty to its Warfare or Magic Capability.
Dragonewt	Any state attacking the user of this rune suffers a -25% penalty to its Magic Capability.
Earth	The state gains an additional Nature Good Fortune roll or it can ignore any Nature Mishap event.
Fate	The state gains an additional 1D3 Good Fortune events, determined randomly.
Fertility	WTH Characteristic is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points or the state gains a single use, at no Magic Point cost, of the Seasons of Plenty spell.
Fire	Military Damage is two steps higher than that for the base MIL Characteristic.
Harmony	One Capability is increased so that it is on a par with the highest of the state's Capabilities.
Heat	State gains an additional Nature Good Fortune roll.
Illusion	Espionage Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Infinity	The state can re-roll up to three adverse dice-roll results, whatever their circumstances. This power can be used on enemies, if wished.
Law	LAW Characteristic is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Light	The state can negate the effects of the Darkness rune, if Darkness powers are used against it.
Luck	Magic Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Magic	Magic Points are temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Man	Government Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Mastery	Any one Capability is temporarily increased by 15+1D10%.
Moon	REL Characteristic is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Motion	Initiative is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Plant	WTH Characteristic is temporarily increased by 1D6+1 points.
Spirit	State may ignore any Political/Religious Mishap event.
Stasis	During warfare, all opponents suffer a -5 penalty to Initiative.
Truth	State gains an additional Political/Religious Good Fortune roll.
Water	The state gains a single use, at no Magic Point cost, of the Seasons of Plenty spell.

Imperial Service Missions

Diplomatic Missions — Good Fortune

d100	Event
01–10	Your negotiation skills come to the fore. Oratory (or Influence): success → +20% to Mission Success.
11–20	You strike up a good relationship with an opposing diplomat. Gain a Contact. Influence roll: success → +10% to Mission Success.
21–30	Chance to learn 1 Magnitude of a Common Magic spell (Babel, Bearing Witness, Becalm, Glamour or Mindspeech), or decline for +15% to Mission Success.
31–40	A high-ranking diplomat is impressed and tries to recruit you.
41–50	A chance to broker a lucrative deal. Commerce or Oratory (or Culture (Own)): success → additional Reward and +10%. Failure → immediately roll on the Mishaps table.
51–55	A romantic liaison. Stealth to avoid the lover's spouse. Success → lover as an Ally. Failure → duel (best Close Combat Style): win → lover becomes an Enemy; lose → Injury and forfeit a Reward.
56–60	An assassination attempt is made against another delegate. What do you do?
61–70	You gain valuable negotiating practice. One of your next Improvement Rolls must raise Influence, and it increases by 1D6+4% instead of the usual amount.
71–80	Insight or Perception: success → uncover a spy in your delegation (additional Reward and +10%). Failure → the spy leaks details (−20%).
81–90	Someone provides information that may or may not be valuable — using it is risky.
91–99	You establish a network of important diplomatic contacts. Gain 1D3 Contacts.
100	Disaster! Roll on the Mishap table.

Diplomatic Missions — Mishaps

d100	Event
01–10	A foreign dignitary is inadvertently insulted, jeopardising the mission. Roll Courtesy (or Influence) to avert disaster; failure imposes −40% to Mission Success. Either way the dignitary becomes an Enemy.
11–20	Diplomatic gestures are ill-communicated, leading to tense negotiations. Roll Oratory (or Influence); failure imposes −20% to Mission Success.
21–30	A diplomat accompanying you takes a dislike to you. You gain that diplomat as a Rival.
31–40	Opposition arguments prove hard to counter. Opposed Persistence vs the other diplomat's Influence 65%. Win → avert disaster and gain an additional Reward. Lose → −15% to Mission Success.
41–50	Members of your delegation are accused of corruption. Insight roll: success → you know the allegations are false (still −20%); failure → the evidence looks damning and you must withdraw (−60%).
51–60	An opposing diplomat offers you a deal. Accept → +20% to Mission Success but no Rewards. Turn it down → −20%.
61–70	You learn something you should not know and now people want to kill you for it. Streetwise (or Resilience): failure → roll on the Injury table. You gain an Enemy either way.
71–80	Your delegation is taken captive. Influence at −20% to talk your way free. Success → released, mission automatically fails. Failure → imprisoned 1D4 years, but you gain one Reward once freed.
81–90	A member of the opposing delegation attempts to Seduce you (Seduction 65%). Do not resist → −20% and gain the seducer as an Ally. Resist → Opposed Persistence vs Seduction 65%: fail as above, succeed → no penalty but gain the seducer as an Enemy.
91–97	You are accused of colluding with the enemy delegation. Streetwise or Oratory (or Influence) to convince your colleagues. Success → you gain one Penalty anyway. Failure → forfeit Rewards and gain a Penalty.
98–99	Character is Wounded. Roll once on the Injury table.
100	Character is Severely Wounded. Roll twice on the Injury table.

Espionage Missions — Good Fortune

d100	Event
01–14	The information you uncover is exceedingly important. Your state gains +1 to any Characteristic. Additional Reward if the mission succeeds.
15–24	A romantic liaison with an enemy agent creates a love/hate relationship. Gain the lover as a Rival and +15% to Mission Success.
25–34	You must defend yourself (best Combat Style). Success → +20%. Failure → Injury but an additional Reward.
35–39	An unexpected connection amongst your enemies. Gain an Ally, but also a Penalty.
40–49	You uncover a major conspiracy. Your homeland's Espionage Capability automatically increases by +10%.
50–54	Someone provides information that may or may not be valuable — using it is risky.
55–59	A high-ranking official is impressed and tries to recruit you.
60–64	Chance to learn 1 Magnitude of a Common Magic spell (Bladesharp, Boon of Lasting Night, Clear Path, Detect Enemy or Endurance), or decline for +15% to Mission Success.
65–69	Stranded deep in hostile territory. Survival (or Resilience): failure → Injury but an additional Reward.
70–74	A civilian is killed while you defend yourself; the guilt is unbearable. Persistence: failure → you become dependent on alcohol or drugs.
75–84	An Enemy is really on your side. Gain an Ally, or convert one Enemy into an Ally.
85–89	You are offered a chance to smuggle illegal items home. Accept → Streetwise (or Stealth): success → extra Reward, failure → lose Reward and gain a Penalty. Refuse → gain a criminal Enemy.
90–94	Through your efforts a tyrant is brought down in a spectacular coup. Gain an Enemy but also an additional Reward.
95–00	Disaster! Roll on the Mishap table.

Espionage Missions — Mishaps

d100	Event
01–14	You must defend yourself. Roll your highest Combat Style. Critical → escape unharmed (−10%). Success → 1D4 damage, −10%. Failure → 1D8 damage, −20%. Fumble → 1D8 damage, −40%.
15–19	You are betrayed by a Contact. Streetwise (or Stealth): success → −20%. Failure → −20% and the Contact becomes an Enemy.
20–24	You learn something you should not know. Streetwise (or Resilience): failure → Injury. You gain an Enemy either way.
25–29	You are captured. Survival (or Evade): failure → imprisoned 1D4 years, mission auto-fails, lose Rewards. Success → Injury and −20%.
30–34	You lose vital stolen material. Perception: success → lose one Reward. Failure → lose all Rewards and −40%.
35–39	A Contact gives you clues. Insight: success → the information was false (−20%). Failure → you realise too late (−20% and Injury).
40–44	You are captured and tortured. Resilience. Critical → escape (−40%). Success → escape (−40%) and Injury. Failure → escape but mission auto-fails and Injury. Fumble → Injury and imprisoned 1D4 years.
45–49	Insight: success → you realise the mission is a red-herring and you are the scapegoat (gain 1D4 Enemies from your own state). Failure → you realise too late (Injury).
50–59	A precarious physical situation. Athletics: failure → −20% and Injury.
60–64	An enemy offers you a deal. Accept → +20% but no Rewards. Turn it down → −20% and gain an Enemy.
65–69	Enemies at home conspire against you. Gain 1D3 Enemies; if the mission succeeds you gain no Rewards, and if it fails you are accused of treason (Influence to clear your name, else prison 1D4 years).
70–74	You are forced to betray a colleague to succeed. Gain them as an Enemy.
75–89	Character is Wounded. Roll once on the Injury table.
90–00	Character is Severely Wounded. Roll twice on the Injury table.

Political Missions — Good Fortune

d100	Event
01–14	Your natural charm and experience gains you a Contact.
15–19	A legal dispute. Oratory (or Influence) to clear your name: success → +20%. Failure → gain a Rival.
20–29	You befriend a useful ally. Gain an Ally.
30–34	A respected noble takes an interest in your career. Gain an additional Reward.
35–39	Intercepted communications yield financially important information. Gain 1D10×1,000 SP but forgo the Reward roll for this mission.
40–49	Someone provides information that may or may not be valuable — using it is risky.
50–54	A romantic liaison with a rival politician creates a love/hate relationship. Gain a Rival and +15%.
55–59	You must defend yourself (best Combat Style). Success → +20%. Failure → Injury but an additional Reward.
60–64	You uncover corruption in high places that cannot be kept secret. Gain 1D3 Enemies but +20%.
65–69	A powerful contact makes a difficult request. Persistence: success → additional Reward. Failure → lose the Reward roll for this mission.
70–79	An important political debate. Roll the lowest of Culture (Own), Lore (Regional) or Influence: success → +10% and an additional Reward. Failure → mission auto-fails and gain a Rival.
80–84	A romantic liaison with a Contact breaks down; your ex becomes a stalker. Gain an Enemy and −10%.
85–89	A routine assignment turns dangerous; you suspect betrayal. Insight (or a Detect Enemy spell): success → uncover the culprit (Enemy). Failure → they continue to haunt you, pulling strings in secret.
90–98	Vital information about a scandal falls into your hands. You cannot stop the fallout, but it nets a payout: gain 2D6×1,000 SP and an Enemy.
99–00	Disaster! Roll on the Mishap table.

Political Missions — Mishaps

d100	Event
01–14	A family scandal causes repercussions. Gain a Rival. Oratory or Influence to avoid a −20% Mission Success penalty.
15–34	Rivals smear your name. Gain an Enemy and a Penalty.
35–37	Your patron is assassinated and you are framed. Streetwise (or Persistence) to clear your name; failure → imprisoned 1D4 years and the mission auto-fails.
38–39	An assassin attempts to end your life. Survival (or Resilience): failure → Injury.
40–44	A high-ranking noble is inadvertently insulted. Courtesy (or Influence) to avert; failure → −40%. Enemy either way.
45–54	Political gestures are ill-communicated. Oratory (or Influence); failure → −20%.
55–59	Insight: success → your patron is incompetent and you must expose them (gain an Enemy). Failure → −40%.
60–69	You uncover a ring of corruption and are invited to join. Join → 1D10×1,000 SP but forfeit other Rewards. Refuse and keep quiet → −40%. Refuse and expose them → gain 1D4 Enemies.
70–74	Incompetence kills or injures civilians. Influence: success → found not guilty. Failure → guilty of gross negligence, lose any Rewards.
75–84	A mistranslated communiqué embarrasses a high-ranking official. Gain them as an Enemy.
85–89	A vital vote is lost and you cover up mistakes that are all your fault. This will come back to haunt you.
90–98	You learn something you should not know. Streetwise (or Resilience): failure → Injury. Enemy either way.
99–00	Character is Wounded. Roll once on the Injury table.

Religious Missions — Good Fortune

d100	Event
01–15	Your dedication earns admiration. Gain an additional Reward, even if the mission is unsuccessful.
16–29	You gain keen spiritual insight. +20% to Mission Success.
30–34	A religious debate. Roll the lower of Lore (Specific Theology) or Influence: success → +10% and an additional Reward. Failure → mission auto-fails and gain a Rival.
35–44	A chance for a religious agreement. Lore (Specific Theology) or Oratory (or Culture (Own)): success → additional Reward, +10%, and your state gains +1 REL. Failure → immediately roll on the Mishaps table.
45–49	A premonition. Pact (God) (or Insight): success → roll 1D6 for its nature.
50–54	Chance to learn 1 Magnitude of any one Common Magic spell, or decline for +15% to Mission Success.
55–59	An Enemy makes an attempt on your life. Resilience: failure → roll twice on the Injury table, take the better. Success → any Combat Style; success → roll 1D6 for the outcome (a captured/killed foe boosts Mission Success).
60–64	Your order selects you for a secret rite of enlightenment. Gain +1D4+1% to any one Lore skill, but forego any Rewards from this mission.
65–69	You are made custodian of a cult secret. This gains you a Rival.
70–79	You are asked to help in an Espionage or Political mission. Roll again on the Good Fortune table for the type you select.
80–84	You work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. +20% to Mission Success.
85–89	A protégé turns to forces opposing your cult. Gain them as an Enemy but also a Reward from the learning experience.
90–95	A powerful contact makes a difficult request. Persistence: success → additional Reward. Failure → lose the Reward roll for this mission.
96–00	Disaster! Roll on the Mishap table.

Religious Missions — Mishaps

d100	Event
01–24	Fanatics take against you. Lore (Specific Theology) (or Influence). Critical → escape (−10%). Success → 1D4 damage, −10%. Failure → 1D8 damage, −20%. Fumble → 1D8 damage, −40%.
25–34	Your faith is shaken. Roll Lore (Specific Theology), Pact (God), Spirit Walking or Sorcery (Grimoire) (else Insight at −40%). Success → shake off the heresy (−20%). Failure → −40% and your cult punishes you with a Penalty.
35–39	You uncover a secret damaging to your cult. Bury it (it will haunt you) or come clean (roll the lowest of Culture (Own), Influence, Lore (Specific Theology), Oratory, Pact (God), Sorcery (Grimoire) or Spirit Walking): failure → lose all Rewards and gain 1D3 Enemies.
40–49	A fellow cultist of High Lord or High Priest rank takes against you. Gain them as a Rival.
50–54	You are accused of heresy. Pact (God) (or Influence). Critical → charges dropped. Success → dropped but gain 1D3 Enemies. Failure → demoted one cult rank (or barred from joining). Fumble → as failure, plus tortured (Resilience or Injury) and 1D3 Enemies.
55–59	You learn something you should not know. Lore (Specific Theology) or Resilience: failure → Injury. Enemy either way.
60–64	Insight: success → a key myth or point of doctrine is flawed and you must expose it (gain an Enemy). Failure → −40%.
65–69	Stranded deep in hostile territory. Survival or Resilience: failure → Injury but an additional Reward.
70–74	A high-ranking priest is inadvertently insulted. Courtesy or Influence to avert; failure → −40%. Enemy either way.
75–79	Your abilities are questioned. Pact (God) or Influence to convince your superiors of your faith: failure → lose the Reward for this mission.
80–84	Insight: success → you realise the mission is a red-herring and you are the scapegoat (gain 1D4 Enemies from your own side). Failure → Injury.
85–94	A debate tries your patience. Persistence to keep your temper: failure → −20% and you gain the other party as a Rival (colleague) or Enemy (opponent).
95–99	Character is Wounded. Roll once on the Injury table.
100	Character is Severely Wounded. Roll twice on the Injury table.

Trade Missions — Good Fortune

d100	Event
01–14	Your reputation is questioned by an opponent. Courtesy (or Influence). Critical/Success → the critic is rebuked (+20%). Failure → roll on the Mishap table. Fumble → as failure, plus −20%.
15–24	The deals you strike are incredibly advantageous. The state or empire you serve gains +1 WTH and you gain an additional Reward.
25–29	A boring assignment leads to temptation. Resilience: failure → you develop a drinking problem; success → +10% to Mission Success.
30–34	A colleague goes missing. Streetwise (Stealth or Perception): success → roll 1D6 for the outcome. Failure → −20% to Mission Success.
35–39	A romantic liaison during trade negotiations. Stealth to avoid the lover's spouse. Success → lover as an Ally. Failure → duel (best Close Combat Style): win → lover becomes an Enemy; lose → Injury and forfeit a Reward.
40–44	You must defend yourself (best Combat Style). Success → +20%. Failure → Injury but an additional Reward.
45–54	An unexpected connection amongst your enemies. Gain an Ally, but also a Penalty.
55–59	Chance to learn 1 Magnitude of a Common Magic spell (Babel, Bearing Witness, Becalm, Glamour or Mindspeech), or decline for +15% to Mission Success.
60–64	A high-ranking merchant is impressed and tries to recruit you.
65–69	You persuade a local trading guild to their advantage. You gain honorary life membership of the guild and 1D3 Contacts.
70–79	Your skill nets you a favour from a foreign power, callable later (the GM determines its nature and use).
80–94	Wheeling and dealing. Commerce (or Influence). Critical → 1D6×1,000 SP. Success → 1D3×500 SP. Failure → gain a Rival. Fumble → −20% to Mission Success.
95–98	An assassination attempt is made against another delegate. What do you do?
99–00	Disaster! Roll on the Mishap table.

Trade Missions — Mishaps

d100	Event
01–09	The trade delegation comes under physical attack. Resilience: failure → roll on the Injury table.
10–24	Stiff resistance from local merchants and guilds. Commerce or Influence: success → −10%. Failure → −40%.
25–29	A foreign merchant is inadvertently insulted. Courtesy or Influence to avert; failure → −40%. Enemy either way.
30–34	Members of your delegation are accused of corruption. Insight: success → you know they are false (still −20%). Failure → the allegations look true, forcing withdrawal (−60%).
35–40	A crucial deal sours after a delegate's blunder and you must rebuke them. Gain them as a Rival.
41–50	Rival merchants sabotage your negotiations (−15%). Commerce, Courtesy or Influence to avoid the penalty being doubled.
51–59	Agreements you negotiated are reneged upon. Gain a Penalty.
60–64	Your delegation is also part of a Political mission and something goes wrong politically. Roll on the Political Mishaps table.
65–69	You are held to ransom. Survival or Stealth to escape: failure → captivity for 1D4 years and the mission auto-fails.
70–74	Insight: success → your negotiating position is flawed and you must expose it (gain an Enemy). Failure → −40%.
75–84	Your abilities are questioned. Persistence or Influence to convince superiors of your credibility: failure → lose the Reward for this mission.
85–89	You learn something you should not know. Survival (or Resilience): failure → Injury. Enemy either way.
90–94	A vital debate is lost and you cover up mistakes that are all your fault. This will come back to haunt you.
95–98	Character is Wounded. Roll once on the Injury table.
99–00	Character is Severely Wounded. Roll twice on the Injury table. (Errata: the book prints 95–99 and 99–00 as overlapping; resolved here as 95–98 Wounded, 99–00 Severe.)

Mission Rewards & Penalties

One d100 roll; read the Rewards column on mission success, the Penalties column on failure. GM may veto and re-roll inappropriate results.

d100	Reward	Penalty
01–05	1D10×1,000 Silvers	Lose an Improvement Roll
06–10	1D6×1,000 Silvers	Demotion by one noble rank
11–15	1D4×1,000 Silvers	Loss of 1D6+4 Renown
16–20	A noble title, or promotion to a higher titled position	Confiscation of property
21–25	An additional Improvement Roll	Imprisonment for 1D4 years
26–30	1D3 Magnitude of any Common Magic Spell	Public service at the Adventurer's expense
31–35	A small house or hall	Loss of one rank in a cult, guild or other organisation
36–40	A medium-sized house or hall	A fine of 1D4×1,000 Silvers
41–45	A large house or hall	A fine of 1D6×1,000 Silvers
46–50	A manse or small castle	A fine of 1D8×1,000 Silvers
51–55	20+2D10 acres of land	A fine of 1D10×1,000 Silvers
56–60	Elevation by one rank in a cult/guild or other office	Exile from home state or empire
61–65	A fine-quality mount or carriage	Forced to undertake a specific quest by way of atonement
66–70	1 Hero Point	Confiscation of property
71–75	1 week of free training in any chosen skill appropriate to the mission	Gain an Enemy
76–80	A regular stipend worth 1D10×500 Silver per year	Gain a Rival
81–85	A suit of fine armour or a finely crafted weapon of the Adventurer's choice	Lose a Contact
86–90	Position on an advisory council	Lose an Ally
91–95	Society introductions worth +1D6 Renown	Loss of any stipend earned
96–00	A Favour to be agreed between Adventurer and Games Master	A penalty to be agreed between Adventurer and Games Master

Mission Injury Table

d100	Injury
01–24	1D4 damage to a random location
25–34	1D6 damage to a random location
35–44	1D8 damage to a random location
45–54	1D10 damage to a random location
55–59	2D6 damage to a random location
60–64	3D6 damage to a random location
65–68	1D4 damage to two random locations
69–72	1D6 damage to two random locations
73–76	1D8 damage to two random locations
77–80	1D10 damage to two random locations
81–84	2D6 damage to two random locations
85–88	3D6 damage to two random locations
89–90	Adventurer loses 1D4 CHA
91–92	Adventurer loses 1D4 CON
93–94	Adventurer loses 1D4 DEX
95–96	Adventurer loses 1D4 INT
97–98	Adventurer loses 1D4 POW
99–00	Adventurer loses 1D4 STR

Nobles & Estates

Noble Ranks

Rank	Standing Value	Standing Mod	Annual Income	Average	Entitlement	Hereditary
Knight	+10	+10%	1D4+1 ×1,000 SP	3,000 SP	Manor or Fief	Yes
Baronet	+10	+10%	1D6+1 ×1,000 SP	5,000 SP	Large Manor or Fief	Yes
Baron	+20	+20%	1D6+3 ×1,000 SP	7,000 SP	1D4+2 Large Manors or Fiefs	Yes
Viscount	+30	+30%	2D6+1 ×1,000 SP	8,000 SP	Earldom (non-hereditary)	No
Earl	+30	+30%	3D6+2 ×1,000 SP	13,000 SP	Earldom	Yes
Duke	+40	+40%	4D6+2 ×1,000 SP	16,000 SP	Dukedom, income, place on the ruler's council; may be in line to the throne	Yes

Random Noble Rank

d100	Rank
01–05	Duke
06–12	Earl
13–20	Viscount
21–60	Baron
61–70	Baronet
71–00	Knight

Noble Standing Value Ladder

Noble Standing = CHA + rank value.

Title	Value
Emperor	125
King	100
Prince	50
Duke	40
Earl	30
Viscount	30
Baron	20
Baronet	10
Knight	10

Comparative Cultural Titles

Rank	Barbarian	Civilised	Nomad	Primitive
Duke	Khan	Herzog, Herting	Khan	Headman, Chief
Earl	Jarl	Count, Graf	Jarl	—
Viscount	Lendemann, Hauld	—	—	—
Baron	Laird	Marquis, Laird	—	—
Baronet	Thane	Margrave	—	—
Knight	Thane	Margrave	Thane	Champion

Annual Expenses (% of income)

Category	Roll	Max Reduction	Notes
Lifestyle	1D10+10%	100%	—
Army	1D20+10%	50%	—
Estate Upkeep	3D10+15%	50%	—
Taxes	1D10+10%	25%	Reduction requires a successful Influence test

Noble Standing Gains

Action	Gain	Notes
Serving on the Governing/Privy Council	+1 / year	—
Serving as a personal adviser to a ruler	+2 / year	—
Especially valued one-off service to a ruler/government	+1D4+1	—
Building a temple or cathedral	+1D4+1	—
Building a shrine or church	+1D3	—
Building a public building (hospital, hall, etc.)	+1D3	—
Donating money to a worthy cause	+1	1 per 5,000 SP donated
Exhibiting mercy or profound wisdom	+1D3	—
Victorious in battle	+1D4+1	—
Outstanding religious piety or presence	+1D3+1	—
Leading an overseas conquest or territorial gain	+1D4+1	—
Continued devotion or loyalty to a cause	+1D3	—

Noble Standing Losses

Action	Loss	Notes
Reducing Lifestyle expenditure	−1D4	—
Profligate Lifestyle expenditure	−1D4	—
Reducing Army expenditure	−1D6	—
Reducing Estate Upkeep expenditure	−1D6	—
Withholding taxes	−1D8	—
Tribunal conviction for withholding taxes	−2D6	—
Reneging on a debt	−1D6	—
Cruelty or neglect toward subjects	−1D6	—
Disrespect toward peers	−1D8	—
Treason or treasonous acts	−3D6	or halve current Standing if caught
Lack of religious observance or piety	−1D6	—
Cowardice in battle	−1D8	—
Poor political judgement	−1D4	—

Populace Mood Bands

Starting Mood = 20 + ruler's CHA.

Mood	Band
≤10	😡 Rebellious
11–20	😠 Troubled
21–30	😒 Disgruntled
31–50	🙂 Content
51–70	😀 Happy
71–90	😄 Joyous
91+	🥰 Devoted

Seasonal Weather Gradings

Roll 1D100 + season modifier (Winter +20, Summer −20).

Roll	Grading	Income ×	Mood	Description
01–05	Bountiful	×3	+40	The weather is blessed by the gods themselves! Income for the season is tripled. +40 to Populace Mood.
06–15	Excellent	×2	+20	The weather is excellent throughout the season. Income for the season is doubled. +20 to Populace Mood.
16–25	Good	×1.5	+10	The weather is better than expected. Income for the season is increased by half. +10 to Populace Mood.
26–75	Normal	×1	+0	The conditions are as expected. No modifiers to Income or Mood.
76–85	Poor	×1	-10	The weather is highly variable this season. Income is unmodified. –10 to Populace Mood.
86–99	Bad	×0.5	-20	The conditions are dreadful, disrupting the normal cycles. Income is halved this season. –20 to Populace Mood.
100	Catastrophic	×0.33	-40	The gods have cursed the people with appalling weather! Income is reduced by two thirds. –40 to Populace Mood.

Winter Events

d100	Event	Description	Effects
01–20	No Event	Winter passes quietly. Cold winds howl, but the estate remains peaceful.	No modifiers.
21–30	Hunting Disaster	Someone in the hunting party is killed or seriously injured, and the noble is blamed.	Test Noble Standing. If failed, lose 1D3 Noble Standing.
31–50	Hunting Boon	The winter hunt is incredibly bountiful. Large game is distributed to the cold populace.	Populace Mood +10. Gain +1D4 to Noble Standing.
51–70	Winter Bandit Raid	Starving outlaws from the wilderness descend on outlying granaries and villages.	Conflict resolved. Lose one quarter of Seasonal Income, or defeat them to protect coffer.
71–90	Diplomatic Visit	An envoy from a neighboring province arrives to negotiate borders during the indoor months.	Opportunity to display hospitality. SP cost or Standing modifiers.
91–99	Divine Miracle	A shrine or holy well on the estate exhibits weeping icons, drawing pilgrims.	Noble Standing +1D4, Populace Mood +1D10.
100	Major Financial Calamity	A major disaster (e.g. fire, granary rot, extreme freeze) strikes the heart of the estate.	Wipes out all Seasonal Income. Noble must fund reparations or suffer -3D10 Noble Standing.

Spring Events

d100	Event	Description	Effects
01–30	No Event	Spring planting proceeds normally without significant events.	No modifiers.
31–40	Border Raid!	Rival border clans seize the spring thaw to raid your pasturelands.	Test Resilience. Success protects coffers; Failure loses one quarter seasonal income; Fumble loses half income and 1D6 Standing.
41–50	Successful Market	The spring seed market draws merchants from across the barony, proving highly prosperous.	Increase Spring Seasonal Income by one fifth.
51–60	Spring Deluge / Flood	Extreme spring thaws and heavy rains cause local rivers to burst, threatening crops.	Spend 200 SP to build dams or suffer -15 Populace Mood and -1D3 Noble Standing.
61–80	Vassal Fealty / Council	Lesser landowners gather to renew fealty pledges, demanding grand banquets.	Spend 100 SP. Gain +1D3 Noble Standing on a successful Influence test.
81–99	Noble Marriage Offer	An alliance is proposed by a neighboring earl, promising a prestigious dowry.	Standing +1D4+1 and treasury receives 500 SP.
100	Plague Outbreak	A spring fever infects the local labor force, slowing all work.	All active construction delayed by 3 months. Mood drops by 30.

Summer Events

d100	Event	Description	Effects
01–30	No Event	Summer passes peacefully with warm breezes and growing crops.	No modifiers.
31–40	Nomad Raid!	Wild nomads or border lords descend to burn pastures and raid grain caravans.	Test Resilience. Failure reduces summer income by one quarter.
41–50	Highly Successful Fair	A local summer fair is incredibly popular, drawing wealthy foreign buyers.	Summer Seasonal Income increased by one fifth.
51–60	Severe Drought	Drought hits the region. Crops begin to whither in the heat.	Spend half Seasonal Income to alleviate, or suffer -30 Populace Mood and -1D6 Noble Standing.
61–70	Mount a Raid!	The noble decides to mount a summer offensive against a bordering rival.	Test Resilience: Success increases seasonal income by one fifth; Failure loses 1D6 Standing.
71–80	Hunting Boon	Rich summer game trails yield great hunting feasts.	Populace Mood +10. Gain +1D4 Noble Standing.
81–90	Summer Conferences	A grand political summit is held to mediate guild disputes.	Influence test. Success earns +1D6+1 Standing; Fumble loses 1D6+1 Standing.
91–99	High Noble Guest	A high-ranking Duke or royal relative spends the summer months at your manor.	Upkeep costs 5D100 SP. Noble gains +1D4+1 Noble Standing.
100	Major Financial Calamity	A major disaster wipes out summer's coffers.	All income lost.

Autumn Events

d100	Event	Description	Effects
01–20	No Event	The harvest is collected in regular fashion. Autumn winds cool the air.	No modifiers.
21–30	Harvest Festival	Grand harvest festivals take place to thank the gods.	Test against Populace Mood: Success increases next year's income by one quarter; Fumble reduces next year's income by one quarter.
31–50	End of Year Market	The grand fair at harvest's end draws major trade guild caravans.	Populace Mood +10. Seasonal Income +1/5 (+20%).
51–60	Cancelled Market	Appalling rainstorms cancel the autumn market.	Noble can spend 100 SP to fund a backup feast, or lose 10 Populace Mood and test Standing to avoid -1D2 Standing.
61–70	Autumn Conferences	Nobles meet at court to discuss vassal tax structures before winter sets in.	Influence test. Success earns +1D6 Standing.
71–80	Hunting Disaster	A prominent nobleman is severely injured on the autumn boar hunt.	Test Noble Standing. Failure loses 1D3 Standing.
81–90	Hunting Boon	A spectacular hunting run fills meat lockers before winter freeze.	Populace Mood +10, Noble Standing +1.
91–99	Unexpected Fortune	Tenant miners discover a silver vein or valuable resource in the hills.	Standing +1D4 or Populace Mood +1D10.
100	Major Financial Calamity	Early frosts rot crops in fields before harvesting is complete.	All seasonal income wiped out.

Buildings & Construction

Buildings Catalog

Maintenance additionally runs at 2% of construction cost per year; maintained property appreciates +5% per year.

Building	Cost	Build Time	Maintenance	Standing	Staff	Description
🛕 Chapel or Shrine	3,000 SP	2 months	1 SP per year	+1D2 Noble Standing	Priest, 1D3 retainers	A simply built place of worship, often made from basic materials, serving as the focus for small communities.
⛪ Convent or Monastery	20,000 SP + 100 SP per 10 residents	8 months + 1 month per 10 residents	100 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing (+2 if noble intends to retire there)	Abbot/Abbess, 15–110 monks/nuns, 2–10 retainers	A permanent residence for a cloistered religious community. Highly self-sufficient, minimizing upkeep costs.
🕌 Church or Temple	150,000 SP	5 years	50 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing	1 Priest, retinue of 1D4 retainers	Seating 800 or so people, a central place of worship serving a large village or small town.
🏛️ Cathedral or Major Temple	750,000 SP	30 years	1,000 SP per year (noble's 20% share)	+1D4+1 Noble Standing (+1 per 25% size/ornament)	1 Bishop/Head Priest, 1D8 clergy, 1D8 servants	The central seat of worship for a region. Cathedrals are epic multi-decade achievements that bolster family heritage.
🛖 Village Hall	2,000 SP	6 months	20 SP per year	+1 Noble Standing	None essential (key-keeper steward)	A community building of wood and stone with a thatched roof, giving the populace a dry place to assemble.
🏢 Town/Guild Hall	4,500 SP	2 months	20 SP per year	+1 Noble Standing	1 Key-keeper or council retainer	A two-storey stone and wooden structure serving as a civic meeting place for councils or trade guilds.
🍺 Tavern	3,000 SP	2 months	15 SP per year	+2 Noble Standing	Landlord, 1D3 family members	A one-floor social center dedicated to serving locally-brewed ales to workers. Highly popular.
🏠 Inn	5,000 SP (+800 for stables, +600 for smithy)	1 year	80 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing	Landlord, servers, stable hands, blacksmith	A robust way-station providing food, drink, lodging, and stabling for travellers and visiting retinues.
⛓️ Gaol	2,000 SP + 50 SP per 8 gaol cells	6 months	20 SP per year	+1D2 Noble Standing	Marshall, gaoler	A secure, stone-reinforced holding point for prisoners awaiting trial or execution.
⚖️ Court House	5,000 SP + 50 SP per 8 gaol cells	8 months	80 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing	Steward, 1-2 clerks of court	Constructed of solid stone, reflecting the gravity of imperial justice. Includes basement cells.
🏹 Hunting Lodge	8,000 SP (+800 stables and storage)	6 months	80 SP per year	+1D4 Noble Standing	Servants and dog handlers from existing household	A comfortable stone-and-wood woodland retreat serving as a prestigious staging ground for seasonal hunts.
🏡 Manor House	20,000 SP (+300 per additional bedroom)	1 year	500 SP per year (all-inclusive running/staff)	+1D3 Noble Standing	Cook, 2 Servants, 2 Stable-hands, 2 Maintenance	A prestigious stone residence for a knight or baron. Comfortably sleeps 5 to 10 residents.
🏰 Mansion	40,000 SP (+500 per additional bedroom)	1 year 6 months	1,000 SP per year (all-inclusive running/staff)	+1D3+1 Noble Standing	2 Cooks, 6 Servants, 4 Footmen, 2 Stable-hands, 2 Maint	An grand viscount or earl's city or countryside estate. Extremely decorated and expensive to heat.
🛡️ Garrison	50,000 SP	2 years	200 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing	100 Soldiers and 20 officers	A permanent stone barracks for a standing army, usually placed inside a fortress or castle.
🪵 Great Hall/Mead Hall	10,000 SP	4 months	100 SP per year	+1D3 Noble Standing	Slaves, servants, and loyal thanes	A barbarian alternative to civilized manor houses. Built of massive timbers, acting as court, dining hall, and barracks.

Castle Components

Component	Cost	Build Time	Description
Ditch and Rampart	1,000 SP	1 month	Basic perimeter excavation and earthen barrier.
Double Ditch & Rampart	2,000 SP	2 months	Reinforced concentric earthen barriers.
Moat	2,000 SP	2 months	Wide water barrier surrounding the curtain walls.
Postern Gate	50 SP	1 week	A narrow escape or sneak gate hidden in the wall.
Standard Gate	100 SP	2 weeks	Robust oak gate reinforcing the main entry.
Double Gate	200 SP	1 month	Reinforced two-leaf gate system.
Gate Tower	7,500 SP	3 months	A fortified tower structure built directly above a gate.
Large Gate Tower	15,000 SP	6 months	A major stone fortification protecting the gateway.
Gate Works	9,000 SP	4 months	An integrated barbican gateway with portcullis tracks.
Large Gate Works	18,000 SP	8 months	A massive multi-layered barbican bottleneck system.
Drawbridge	500 SP	1 month	A winched wooden bridge spanning a moat.
Undressed Stone Wall	3,000 SP	2 months	Rough, dry stone boundary defensive walling.
Dressed Stone Curtain Wall	6,000 SP	4 months	Flat-faced mortar stone defensive walls.
Tall Curtain Wall	12,000 SP	8 months	High-elevation stone walls offering major protection.
Square Tower	15,000 SP	6 months	A standard rectangular stone defensive flanking tower.
Tall Square Tower	30,000 SP	1 year	Elevated square tower with command deck.
Round Tower	20,000 SP	1 year 6 months	Circular stone tower resisting catapult assaults.
Tall Round Tower	40,000 SP	3 years	Highly elevated rounded command tower.
Turret	7,500 SP	3 months	A small wall-mounted tower or watch turret.
Keep, Square	120,000 SP	4 years	Classic massive rectangular central inner stronghold.
Tall Square Keep	240,000 SP	7 years	Highly fortified multi-tiered rectangular keep.
Keep, Round	150,000 SP	5 years	Structurally superior cylindrical central inner stronghold.
Tall Round Keep	300,000 SP	10 years	The ultimate cylindrical citadel, almost impenetrable.

Off-the-peg Castles

Castle	Cost	Build Time
Small Log Fort	7,500 SP	3 months
Small Stone Tower	15,000 SP	6 months
Small Stone Castle	70,000 SP	2 years 6 months
Moderate Castle	400,000 SP	13 years 6 months
Large Castle	1,000,000 SP	34 years

Renown

Renown Value Scale

Renown	Recognition
0–10	Known only in his local community — and even then, not very well.
11–20	Reasonably well known within his local community.
21–30	Reasonably well known in his region.
31–50	Very well known in his region.
51–70	Heard of across the country, though details may be vague.
71–90	Well known across the country.
91–100	Known internationally, though details may be vague further afield.
101+	Well known internationally — his name and deeds are recognised by all.

Renown Circumstances Modifiers

Circumstance	Value
Heroic Ability	+5
Skill in excess of 100%	+5
Skill in excess of 200%	+10
Leader of a small mercenary band / unit (10–100)	+4
Leader of a large mercenary band / unit (100–1,000)	+10
Ruler of a small town	+1
Ruler of a large town	+2
Ruler of a small city	+5
Ruler of a large city	+10
Ruler of a nation	+15
Undertook a minor HeroQuest	+5
Undertook a major HeroQuest	+10
Experience level	Seasoned +2; Veteran +5; Master +10; Hero +15
Priest rank of a cult	Local cult +4; Respected cult +8; Feared or hated cult +4
Lord rank of a cult	Local cult +6; Respected cult +10; Feared or hated cult +6
Noble rank	Duke +8; Earl +6; Viscount +6; Baron +4; Baronet +2; Knight +2
Defeated / defeated by a major enemy	Recency: ≤1mo +6, ≤6mo +4, ≤12mo +2. Distance: <10mi +5, 10–100mi +2, >100mi +1.
Defeated / defeated by a deadly enemy	Recency: ≤1mo +8, ≤6mo +6, ≤12mo +4. Distance: <10mi +8, 10–100mi +5, >100mi +3.
Committed a heroic or selfless act	Recency: ≤1mo +8, ≤6mo +4, ≤12mo +2. Distance: <10mi +4, 10–100mi +2, >100mi +0.
Committed a heinous act	Recency: ≤1mo +8, ≤6mo +4, ≤12mo +3. Distance: <10mi +8, 10–100mi +4, >100mi +0.

Factions & Organisations

Organisation Sizes

Size	Min. Host LAW	Affinity Points	Membership
small	3	1D6 (avg 4)	3D10 × 3 (avg 51)
medium	6	2D6 (avg 7)	3D10 × 10 (avg 170)
large	12	4D6 (avg 14)	3D10 × 100 (avg 1,700)
huge	18	6D6 (avg 21)	3D10 × 1000 (avg 17,000)

Faction Power Bases

Power Base	AP Cost	Grants
A loose group of sympathisers	1	Sympathise skill (faction SIZ+WTH, +10% per extra AP)
Secretariat in a wider political organisation	2	Influence skill (faction COM+SIZ, +10% per extra AP)
A small, local guild	3	Link to a guild or cult organisation
A medium sized guild (several towns / a large city)	4	Link to a guild or cult organisation
A large guild with extensive operations	5	Link to a guild or cult organisation
A small, local cult	3	Link to a guild or cult organisation
A medium sized cult with established influence	4	Link to a guild or cult organisation
A large, powerful cult with extensive reputation	5	Link to a guild or cult organisation

Affiliation Costs

Affiliating with a cult or guild directly costs +1 AP over the listed price.

Strength	With an Organisation	With an Individual
Loose affiliation of general friendship	1 AP	1 AP per 20 Renown
Formal, weak alliance	2 AP	1 AP per 15 Renown
Formal, strong alliance	3 AP	1 AP per 10 Renown

Affinities Catalog

Affinity	AP	Unit	Effect
Informer	1	per informer	A sympathiser in a place of power secretly supplies inside information; usually paid, possibly in kind.
Spin Doctor	2	per spin doctor	Turns bad press into good via PR manipulation.
Rabble-Rouser	2	per rabble-rouser	Stirs up trouble and orchestrates confrontation at public gatherings to the faction's advantage.
Corrupt Official	3	per official	A bureaucrat who supplies information and takes direct action for money; stays outside the faction and is rarely trustworthy.
Secrets and Lies	2	per secret or lie	A damaging secret or untruth about the opposition, used as leverage.
Publicity Agent	1	per agent	An active sympathiser who gets beneficial news out. Combined with a Spin Doctor the pair costs 3 AP.
Supportive Myth	4	per myth	The faction possesses a myth; calculate its Resonance per the Mythras Core Rules. Shapes member behaviour.
Supportive Doctrine	2	per doctrine	Written/codified doctrines act as a myth; Resonance 5D10+50. Resonance 5D10+50.
Thugs	2	per 5 thugs	Heavies for physical violence with no intrinsic loyalty (they break if captured or outmatched).
Sacred Symbol or Relic	2	per symbol or relic	Drives behaviour like a myth; Resonance 5D10+50. Resonance 5D10+50.

Thug Statblock

Attribute	Value
Characteristics	STR 16, CON 12, DEX 13, SIZ 15, INT 7, POW 10, CHA 7
Combat Actions	2
Damage Modifier	+1D4
Strike Rank	10
Magic Points	10
Move	4m
Skills	Athletics 42%, Evade 34%, Influence 44%, Perception 26%, Persistence 31%, Resilience 40%, Stealth 35%, Streetwise 44%, Throwing 30%, Unarmed 55%
Combat Skills	Any Weapon 73%

Faction Opposition (d100 − faction SIZ)

Roll	Opposition
01–10	No opposition — discredited/destroyed, or opposition impossible to mount.
11–20	Low-level opposition; a few individuals voice opinions, no organised faction.
21–40	A loose affiliation of individuals has formed, making views known in influential circles.
41–60	A formal opposing faction with a secretariat in a wider political organisation as power base.
61–80	A formal opposing faction with a small, local guild or cult as power base.
81–90	A formal opposing faction with a medium sized guild or cult (power in several towns / a large city).
91–00	A formal opposing faction with a large guild or cult with extensive operations.

Opposition Attitudes

Roll	Attitude
01–10	None.
11–20	Muted verbal opposition in political arenas, otherwise negligible.
21–40	Constant protests at operations/aims, conducted in political circles.
41–60	Orchestrations of public opposition, including smear campaigns and rumour-mongering.
61–80	Confrontational/antagonistic tactics against individuals, to discredit and harm reputation.
81–90	Intermittent physical attacks carried out by hired third parties.
91–00	Constant physical, verbal and political assaults by both members and third parties.

Faction Ranks

Rank	Requirement
Rank and File	Entry level — meet the faction's membership conditions.
Agent	Prove worth and raise 5 skills — and/or the relevant passion — above 50% (or hold highly useful connections/positions).
Decision Maker	Demonstrate important skills at 80%+, proven worth, and valuable contacts.
Figurehead	At least 3 faction-useful skills at 90%+ plus the right connections (appointed by Decision Makers).

Passion Starting Values

Base is always own POW + CHA.

Passion Object	Additions
A person, romantic context	+ target's POW + target's CHA
A person, platonic context	+ target's CHA
A group of people	+ 1D10+10
A country	+ 1D10+10
An object	+ 1D10+10
An ideal	+ 1D10+10
A political goal	+ faction's INF
Opposition to another faction	+ faction's INF

Passion Changes

Magnitude	Change
Minor deepening/diminishment	±1D10
Substantial deepening/diminishment	±1D10+5
Major deepening/diminishment	±1D10+10

Guilds

Guild Affiliation Benefits

Strength	Training Discount	Goods Discount
loose	10%	0%
weak	20%	10%
strong	30%	20%

Guild Traditions

Tradition	AP	Benefit
Superb or fearsome reputation	2	Members may use the guild's Renown in place of their own. Renown by size: small 3D6+30, medium 3D6+40, large 3D6+50, huge 3D6+60.
Secret professional technique	2	+20% to Influence and Commerce when members promote their own business.
Guild myth	2	Create a myth (calculate Resonance per the Mythras Core Rules); its critical range is added as a bonus to 3 particular guild skills.
Group ritual / ceremony	3	After the ceremony members make a Persistence test; on success one relevant skill is increased by half for 1D6+1 days.

Guild Obligations

Direction	Obligation
Guild → member	Protect and represent members' interests
Guild → member	Negotiate commodity prices
Guild → member	Set tariffs, prices and quality standards
Guild → member	Establish weights and measures
Guild → member	Extend and guarantee markets
Guild → member	Represent members on civil matters
Guild → member	Negotiate raw material costs
Guild → member	Offer short-term loans at no or nominal interest
Member → guild	Pay dues on time and in full
Member → guild	Respect the guild's officers
Member → guild	Uphold agreed tariffs, prices and standards
Member → guild	Represent the guild with integrity
Member → guild	Respect other members' work
Member → guild	Encourage eligible others to join
Member → guild	Do not trade with sanctioned parties
Member → guild	Report transgressions
Member → guild	Attend annual and other called meetings
Member → guild	Repay guild loans

Guild Punishments

Transgression	Fine	Other Penalties
Late payment of dues	1 silver per month over the due date	Summons to the Alderman to explain.
Non-payment of dues	12 silvers (first offence)	24 silvers for a second offence; expulsion for all others.
Ignoring guild instructions	3 months' dues, immediate	6 months' dues for a second offence; expulsion for all others.
Refusal/inability to repay a guild debt in full	Up to 2 years' dues; confiscation of equipment	Suspension or expulsion per circumstances.
Failing to adhere to guild standards	Up to 2 years' dues; confiscation of equipment	Summons; suspension or expulsion.
Denying assistance to guild officers	Up to 1 year's dues	Up to 2 years' dues for repeat; suspension/expulsion for all others.
Failure to attend annual/ad-hoc meetings	1 month's dues	Summons; 2 months' dues for repeat offenders.
Under/overcharging without prior guild approval	Up to 1 year's dues per circumstances	Suspension or expulsion.
Dealing with a sanctioned guild	Up to 1 year's dues per circumstances	Suspension or expulsion.
Bringing the guild's name into disrepute	Up to 2 years' dues per circumstances	Suspension or expulsion.
Abuse/violence upon guild officers or members	—	Automatic expulsion.

Guild Officers

Officer	Role	Typical Skills
Alderman	Directs activities and supervises lower officers; one per town or city.	Commerce 80%, Influence 80%, Lore (Administration) 80%, Lore (Guild) 80%, Oratory 60%
Steward	Manages funds and accounts.	Commerce 70%, Influence 60%, Lore (Administration) 60%, Lore (Guild) 60%, Perception 60%
Dean	Summons members and polices behaviour.	Influence 70%, Lore (Administration) 70%, Lore (Guild) 70%, Perception 70%
Searcher	Inspects merchandise and premises; answers to Deans.	Commerce 60%, Influence 70%, Lore (Administration) 70%, Lore (Guild) 70%, Perception 70%
Clerk	Keeps records and minutes; answers to Deans.	Lore (Administration) 70%, Lore (Guild) 60%, Lore (Scribe) 70%

Master Qualification

Requirement	Value
Profession skill	80%+
Own premises	Required
Apprentices employed	1
Journeymen employed	1
Years as member	3+
Influence	60%+
Council test	Influence at -20%
Notes	Good standing (no serious breach). Convinces the Council of Masters via a successful Influence test at -20%.

Guild Training Rates

Rank	Cost
Apprentice	Free during apprenticeship; on completion gains skills at their starting % +20%, capped at half the master's level.
Journeyman	Free training, acquired at the usual (normal) rates.
Guild member	Half the normal cost.
Master	A quarter of the normal cost (occasionally free if it advances the guild).

Guild Dues

Member Type	Monthly Dues
Standard member	1–5 SP
Master	6–10 SP

Imperial Characters

Imperial Professions

Profession	Cultures	Common Skill Bonuses	Advanced Skills	Description
Ambassador	Civilised, Mariner, Noble	Influence +30%; choose one: Lore (Regional) +10% or Perception +10%	Pick one: Courtesy, Language, Lore (Bureaucracy), Lore (Customs), Lore (Diplomacy), Lore (Government), Lore (Philosophy), Oratory	Diplomats who represent a sovereign state on foreign soil, carrying the Symbol of Authority to channel their motherland's power.
Counsellor / Politician / Senator	Barbarian, Civilised	Evaluate +10%, Influence +15%, Perception +5%	Oratory; pick one: Courtesy, Lore (Administration), Lore (Bureaucracy), Lore (Government), Lore (Law)	Career politicians — advisers, local politicians, senators — who formulate policy, anticipate consequences, and excel at debate.
Emperor	Barbarian, Civilised	1H Weapon +10%, 2H Weapon +10%, Influence +30%, Perception, Ride	Pick two: Artistic Expression, Courtesy, Dance, Lore (Empire), Lore (Government), Lore (Royalty), Lore (Traditions), Oratory	Rulers over nations and all the dominions of an empire — informed, wise, and ambitious.
Imperial Governor	Civilised, Noble	Influence +20%, Persistence +10%	Pick two: Courtesy, Language, Lore (Administration), Lore (Bureaucracy), Lore (Government), Oratory, Survival	Appointed to rule a province or dominion for the empire, directly or via a local ruler, with a full administration at their disposal.
Monarch (King or Queen)	All	1H Weapon +10%, 2H Weapon +10%, Influence +30%, Ride	Pick two: Artistic Expression, Courtesy, Dance, Lore (Government), Lore (Royalty), Lore (Traditions), Oratory	The king or queen of a realm, holding their place through birth and right of succession.

Heroic Ability

Ability	Requirements	Hero Points	Description
Supreme Executive Authority	INT 15 or CHA 15 or higher; Influence 90% or higher	12	You are the embodiment of your state. You derive the minimum bonuses from your state's Capabilities as permanent bonuses with no Influence test, and need no Symbol of Authority — your name suffices. Stacking multiple bonuses still requires an Influence test at half value.

Authority — Capability Skill Bonuses

Base bonus = 2× the capability's critical range; Hero Point → 3×; Persistence test at half → 4×. Secondary capabilities contribute at half value.

Capability	Bonus applies to
Commerce	Evaluate, Influence, Lore (Economics), Lore (Trade), Streetwise
Culture	Artistic Expression, Courtesy, Dance, Influence, Lore (Arts), Lore (World)
Diplomacy	Courtesy, Influence, Lore (Diplomacy), Lore (Philosophy), Oratory
Dogma	Influence, Lore (Philosophy), Lore (Specific Theology)
Espionage	Evaluate, Influence, Lore (Local Knowledge), Lore (Psychology), Lore (World), Perception
Government	Influence, Lore (Politics), Lore (World), Oratory, Perception
Loyalty	Influence, Lore (Politics), Lore (World), Oratory, Perception
Magic	Common Magic, Lore (Specific Theology), Manipulation, Pact, Sorcery (Grimoire), Spirit Binding, Spirit Walking
Technology	Engineering, Evaluate, Mechanisms
Warfare	Influence, Lore (Strategy & Tactics), Survival