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 Introduction
“Go ye now in peace. Let thy fate be written in the Elder Scrolls...”
The Elder Scrolls: Arena

W elcome to the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Role-playing Game!

Known as the UESRPG for short, this is a fan made
role-playing game designed for play in the Elder Scrolls setting.
With that in mind, it is also worth noting that “canon” in this
setting is a rather fuzzy concept. We have tried to build an inter-
pretation of the setting that is generally agreeable. Fortunately
it should be quite simple for one to expand or alter the game
Purpose to fit their own vision of the Elder Scrolls universe.
Rather than attempting to focus on a particular era or region
within the greater Elder Scrolls setting, we have chosen to take Using this Book
a “toolbox” approach. This means that instead of using a specific This book contains all the information needed to create charac-
story, location, time, or place as the focus of the game, we have ters, and role-play in the Elder Scrolls setting. It includes all of
provided a set of tools to allow players and their game master the mechanics of the game, and is intended for use by players
(GM) to work together to create their own adventures in the and GMs alike.
world of the Elder Scrolls.

We’ve provided you with rules and content, but it’s up to each On Roleplaying Games
group to decide how to use it all. In many other role-playing This rulebook assumes that the reader is familiar with how
games, the players are agents of some group or organization role-playing games work, including concepts such as: the
with an explicit mission. However, the UESRPG provides no distinction between players and Game Masters, the differ-
such context, simply existing to give you the tools you need ence between PCs and NPCs, and basic dice mechanics. If
to create the story you want. Admittedly we have had to do you are not, we recommend you do some cursory online
some framing: we assume that most campaigns will take place research before proceeding, or ask your GM to help you.
in Tamriel, probably during the third or fourth eras. But there
is no reason that you cannot explore other parts of the setting.
But the UESRPG is not just one book! There are many scrolls
What’s New in Third Edition? and other documents that make up the whole of this system,
Third edition has been our opportunity to polish and stream- such as the Player’s Handbook, Scroll of Thu’um, Scroll of
line all of the cool, but awkwardly-executed ideas from second Undead and so many more! These books offer optional rules,
edition. You’ll find the game is simpler, more streamlined, better additional character choices, and advice for both players and
balanced, and generally easier to understand. GMs.

Lore, Design, and Canon On top of that we have planned a total of seven supplements to
The guiding principle of all our design decisions has always expand upon the core books. These books are entirely content
been the spirit of Elder Scrolls lore. Due to the nature of video focused, and are packed with rules for monsters, strange magic,
games as a medium there are a number of holes in our knowl- and powerful artifacts! These supplements are: Arcane Arts,
edge about the setting. Unfortunately there is no official Elder Scroll of Oblivion, Tamrielic Artifacts, Book of Circles,
Scrolls role-playing game and so most of those holes will remain, Secrets of the Dwemer, and Dark Paths.
officially, unfilled.
Finally, because we plan on consistently updating and expanding
Because of this, and because of the level of detailed knowledge the game, your feedback is critical in helping to make it the best
required to create a role-playing game for a specific setting, we it can be. Drop by our file/link compendium if you want to
have had to build our own interpretation of the Elder Scrolls. find the latest version, have questions, or want to get involved.
Conflicting game mechanics, contradictory lore, and differences Thanks for your support, and enjoy the game!
in themes and presentation are all obstacles to any unified vision
of the setting. We have had to make many tough choices about Seht
how we want things to work in “our” Elder Scrolls, and you may
disagree with some of our decisions. That’s okay; just understand
that everything in the game is the way it is for a specific reason.

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 Table of7 Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 3: Skills 38
Core Mechanics 8 Skill Descriptions 40
Making Tests 8 Acrobatics (Str, Ag) 40
Degrees of Success 8 Alchemy (Int) 40
Difficulty & Modifiers 8 Alteration (Wp) 40
Critical Successes & Failures 9 Athletics (Str, End) 41
Types of Tests 10 Combat Style [Field] (Str, Ag) 41
Characteristic & Skill Tests 11 Command (Str, Int, Prs) 41
Defining a Character 12 Commerce (Prs) 41
Characteristics12 Conjuration (Wp) 41
Attributes13 Deceive (Prs) 42
Skills14 Destruction (Wp) 42
Talents14 Enchant (Int) 42
Traits14 Evade (Ag) 42
Magic14 Illusion (Wp) 42
Stamina 15 Investigate (Int, Prc) 42
Stamina Points 15 Logic (Int, Prc) 43
Spending Stamina 15 Lore (Int) 43
Luck16 Mysticism (Wp) 43
Spending Luck Points 16 Navigate (Int, Prc) 43
Luck Tests 16 Observe (Prc) 43
Burning Luck 16 Persuade (Str, Prs) 43
Rest & Travel 17 Profession [Field] (Varies) 43
Rest17 Restoration (Wp) 44
Travel17 Ride (Ag) 44
Items & Encumbrance 18 Stealth (Ag, Prc) 44
Character Advancement 19 Subterfuge (Ag, Int, Prs) 44
Survival (Int, Prc) 44
Chapter 2: Character Creation 20 Combat Styles 45

Peoples of Tamriel 21 Chapter 4: Talents & Traits 46

Altmer22
Argonian23 Talents47
Bosmer24 Awareness47
Breton25 Combat48
Dunmer26 Crafting51
Imperial27 General52
Khajiit28 Intellectual52
Nord29 Mobility53
Orsimer30 Resilience54
Redguard31 Social54
Generate Characteristics 32 Spellcasting55
Rolling Characteristic Scores 32 Weaponry57
Determine Birthsign 33 Traits60
The Warrior 33 Diseases and Infections 63
The Mage 34
The Thief 34
Spend CrP & Purchase Items 35
Generate Lucky Numbers 36
Finishing Touches 36
Powers37
Chapter 5: Combat 68 Enchanting111
Souls & Soul Gems 111
Combat69 Cast Enchantments 112
Combat Overview 69 Strike Enchantments 113
Movement70 Constant Enchantments 114
Primary Actions 70 Spell Scrolls 116
Secondary Actions 71
Reactions71 Chapter 7: Economics & Equipment 117
Free Actions 72
Special Actions 72 Pricing & Acquisition 118
Attacking & Defending 73 Weapons120
Advantages74 Weapon Qualities 120
Melee Combat 74 Armor125
Melee Combat Example 76 Armor Qualities 125
Ranged Combat 77 Worn Armor 125
Physical Health 79 Shields126
Damage & Hit Locations 79 Goods & Services 129
Wounds79 Arcane Items 132
Healing80 Common Potions 134
Conditions80 Crafting135
Fear82
Movement & Size 84 Appendix 136
Movement84
Size84 Spell Making Reference 137
Spell Attributes 137
Chapter 6: Magic 85 Spell Forms 137
Spell Effects 138
Spellcasting87
Casting Spells 88
Conventional Spells 89
Spell Attributes 89
Alteration89
Conjuration92
Destruction94
Illusion96
Mysticism98
Restoration100
Unconventional Spells 102
Creating a Spell 102
Rituals103
Rite of Focus 103
Rite of Textual Inscription 103
Rite of Motion 104
Rite of Sight 104
Rite of Morpholithic Inscription 104
Magical Mishaps 105
Spell Backfire Tables 105
Alchemical Backfires 108
Alchemy109
Alchemical Ingredients 109
Creating Poisons 109
Creating Potions 110
 Chapter 1: Getting Started
“First thing, pilgrim. You’re new. And you look it. Here’s 200 drakes. Go get yourself a decent weapon. Or armor.
Or a spell. And second thing... you need a cover identity. Around here, ‘freelance adventurer’ is a common profession.
Sign on with the Fighters Guild, or Mages Guild, or Imperial cult, or Imperial legion, advance in the ranks, gain skill
and experience. Or go out on your own, look for freelance work, or trouble. Then, when you’re ready, come back, and
I’ll have orders for you.”

Caius Cosades, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

A s is true for most roleplaying games, the goal of the Unofficial
Elder Scrolls RPG is to provide a framework for game
masters and players to craft and enjoy characters, stories and
You make tests by making a percentile roll and comparing the
result to a Target Number(TN), typically a value between 1
and 99. If the roll is less than or equal to the target number,
adventures in the Elder Scrolls setting. In order to achieve this, the character succeeds. If the roll is higher than the target
a flexible set of core mechanics are needed, something capable number, they fail.
of handling a number of different scenarios with ease. This
Chapter will introduce you to these core mechanics, as well as Example: A character is attempting a very difficult task at which
the basic concepts necessary to understand the rest of the game. they are relatively skilled. After accounting for modifiers (more on
these later), they determine that their target number for the test is
The Two Golden Rules 37. They manage to roll a 32, below their target number, so they
This book contains quite a few rules, and it’s easy for one to get succeed!
lost, especially if one isn’t used to role-playing games of this
type. In other cases, certain rules might not fit well with the Degrees of Success
way your group prefers to play. Both of these cases can slow Sometimes knowing whether or not your character succeeded
down, or otherwise harm, the gaming experience for a group. a test isn’t enough; in some cases you may also want to know
how well they performed a particular action. Each successful test
To combat this, keep in mind these two golden rules above all also produces a number that represents how well that character
others. First, if a certain rule is slowing play down too much, succeeded on the task they were attempting.
just stop using it. Second, if you want to change something,
do it. While we have done our best to provide a ruleset that It is not necessary to calculate degrees of success on most tests,
should be acceptable, nobody knows what works for your group but certain tests (such as attack and defense rolls) require it,
better than you do. and it can also be useful if the GM wants a measure of roughly
how strongly a character succeeded.
Core Mechanics
A character’s Degrees of Success on a test is equal to the
The goal of most people who play role-playing games is to 10’s digit (the first number) of the result of their d100 roll. A
experience exciting, stressful, or dramatic situations in another character always achieves at least one degree of success if they
world or time through the eyes of their character. Invariably, the pass a test, even if they roll a single digit result.
players will want to know how well their characters perform
certain actions in these situations. They do this by making tests. Example: A character succeeds on a test with a target number of 47,
and they rolled a 32, so they achieved three degrees of success. If the
Making Tests same character were to pass that same test with any roll ranging from
A Test is a d100 roll made to determine whether or not a 40 to 47, then they would achieve four degrees of success instead.
character has succeeded or failed at a certain action, and to
what degree. Characters will be called to make tests in a variety As characters improve their target numbers for common tasks
of scenarios, but it’s important to remember that tests are not by increasing their skills, then higher and higher degrees of
required for every action. There’s no need to make a test to success naturally become possible for them. A character with
have your character take a few steps across a room. If, on the a Target Number over 100 adds the 10s digit of their Target
other hand, you find your character forced to walk across a Number to their DoS.
tightrope suspended above a lake of molten lava in order to
escape angry Dremora (or something equally dramatic), then Difficulty & Modifiers
you will probably want to know if your character manages to Not all tests are created equal! Modifiers are adjustments made
cross in time. It is recommended that the GM only require tests to a test’s target number (not the roll itself ), that make the test
if one or more of the following conditions hold true: easier or harder for a character to pass. Bonuses are modifiers
that increase the target number and thus make success more
•  The
 activity is unusual for the character, and not something likely, while Penalties are modifiers that decrease the target
they attempt routinely. number and thus make success less likely. If a test would be
•  The character is lacking the time and/or tools necessary to subject to more than one modifier, simply add their values
complete the task. together to determine the net modifier for that test.
•  The circumstances and environment impose stress.
•  There are meaningful consequences for failing the action. The Difficulty of a test is a modifier applied based on how
much more difficult or easy the test becomes due to circumstance.

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One of the most important jobs of the GM is to determine Example: a character with a Luck bonus of 3 might have 7, 63,
the difficulty of tests. The test difficulty table below provides and 89 as their Lucky Numbers, and 16 and 44 as their Unlucky
guidelines for recommended modifiers given particular levels Numbers.
of difficulty.
If a character rolls one of their Lucky Numbers then the test is
Once the difficulty has been decided, apply the modifier to the considered a critical success (regardless of the target number),
test’s target number and roll the test against the modified target and the character is awarded 1 extra Luck Point for that ses-
number. GMs who desire more finesse should not be afraid to sion(this can exceed the character’s max Luck Point value).
assign test difficulty in increments of +/- 5.
A critical success is a dramatic, stunning success. GMs should
Example: A character attempts to break down a wooden door in a reward characters with circumstantially appropriate effects
dungeon. The GM decides that this task would be relatively easy whenever they roll critical successes. Though in the case of
compared to breaking down a normal door, as the wood is aged particularly difficult (or nigh impossible) tests, a critical success
and rotting, and so assigns a difficulty of Easy to this test. They might simply represent the fact that the character managed to
also tell the player which Characteristic or Skill to use to determine succeed “normally” against all odds.
the target number (more on this later). When making the test, the
player would increase their normal target number by 20. If the character rolls one of their Unlucky Numbers then the
test is a critical failure (regardless of the target number), and
Test Difficulty Levels the character loses 1 Luck Point for that session(if the character
Difficulty Modifier has no remaining Luck Points, they burn 1 Luck).
Effortless +40
A critical failure is an abysmal, terrible failure. GMs should
Simple +30
punish characters with circumstantially appropriate effects
Easy +20 whenever they roll critical failures. Though in the case of par-
Ordinary +10 ticularly easy tests, a critical failure might simply represent the
Average +0 fact that the character managed to fail “normally” despite all
Challenging -10 of their advantages.
Difficult -20
Non Player Character Critcals
Hard -30
Creatures and NPCs do not have Luck like any player character
Very Hard -40 does, but still has the capacity to critically succeed or fail. GMs
should determine themselves the threat rating of a NPC or
Note that the GM should feel free to impose modifiers on tests creature, or they may choose to follow the threat rating stated
beyond +/- 40 if it would be appropriate for the situation. This in their stat block. Here are some values to use for critical
range is not meant to be limiting, it simply reflects the most successes or failures:
common difficulty levels that will likely see use in an average
campaign. Threat Rating Critical Success Critical Failure
Minor Solo None 95-100
Critical Successes & Failures Minor Group 1 96-100
Sometimes a character succeeds or fails a test in particularly
spectacular ways. Such dramatic successes, or abysmal failures, Major Solo 1-2 97-100
are referred to as Critical Successes or Critical Failures. Major Group 1-3 98-100
Deadly Solo 1-4 99-100
A character’s chance of rolling a critical success depends on their Deadly Group 1-5 100
five Lucky and Unlucky numbers. A character has a number Legendary Solo 1-6 None
of Lucky Numbers equal to their Luck Bonus (a concept we
Legendary Group 1-10 None
will explore later), and a number of Unlucky Numbers equal
to five minus their Luck bonus. These numbers are chosen
randomly at character creation.

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Types of Tests Opposed Tests
You won’t always be testing your character in the same way every Whenever a character’s action is directly opposed by that of
session. There are four different types of tests that a character another character, the GM can call for an Opposed Test. Both
can be called to make, each reflecting a different circumstance. characters make a test against each other, with the result deter-
mining the winner. To make an opposed test, each character
Standard Tests rolls a standard test as appropriate to the situation. If only one
Tests without any opposition are known as Standard Tests. of the characters succeeds, that character wins. If both succeed,
They measure how well a character performs an action in a then the characters have tied. If both fail, then nobody wins.
particular situation. Standard tests are handled as described on Note that both characters do not have to actually roll the same
the previous page: a result less than or equal to the modified test: characters making different tests for different actions can
target number is a success, and a result above the target number still be acting in opposition to one another.
is a failure. The GM can call for the character to calculate their
degrees of success on the roll if it is required by the test, or if Opposed tests that result in a tie (both characters succeed) are
they just want to have that additional metric. typically broken by comparing degrees of success, with the
character who has the greater success being the winner. Further
Teamwork ties can be broken by having the characters reroll. But sometimes
Two or more characters can work together on a single task. The the GM may rule that the test has simply resulted in a tie and
character leading the effort is the one who makes the actual the two characters remain locked against each other until one
test, and as long as having someone to assist them would be of them gives up or another opposed test is made.
productive then they may re-roll the test once if they fail initially.
The helper(s) do not need to be trained in the skill being used If a character rolls a critical success during an opposed test, they
as long as the GM decides that they can follow directions, or automatically win the contest regardless of their opponent’s
make themselves useful in some other way. degrees of success (unless both rolled a critical success, in which
case the tie is broken by a roll off).
Group Test
Sometimes the GM may call for multiple characters to attempt Extended Tests
to accomplish a task where each member of the group is expected Sometimes the GM may rule that a single task may require more
to perform. In these cases the characters who are more skilled can than one test to achieve. An extended test is simply a series of
help cover for their comrades. To make a group test, everyone one or more tests made by a character where each successful
in the group rolls the same test with the same modifiers. If at test adds to the character’s total degrees of success. Once their
least half of the group succeeds, then the whole group does. total reaches a threshold decided by the GM, they pass the test.
Otherwise the group fails. This can be used to represent things This can be used to simulate tasks like breaking down a door.
like a group of characters attempting to navigate dangerous
terrain, or avoid detection by enemies. Most extended tests are also performed under some sort of time
pressure. With infinite time it is assumed the character could
Simple Tests eventually complete the task. But if the task has a time limit
In many circumstances there is no chance that a character will then “failure” is simply represented by not achieving success
fail a particular action, but the GM wants a simple gauge of in the allotted time.
how well the character performs. In this case, a Simple Test
may be employed. This is handled just like a standard test, but Example: An Imperial soldier is attempting to bash down a door
rather than determining success or failure, the result of the test to help their comrade on the other side, who is beset by foes. The
determines whether the character succeeds strongly (passes the GM rules that this requires an extended test, and that each turn
test) or succeeds weakly (fails the test). the soldier can make a Strength test to attempt to damage the door.
The GM has decided that 10 degrees of success are necessary to
overcome the door. On their first turn the soldier succeeds with 5
degrees. On their second, they fail. On their first turn of the second
round they succeed with 3 degrees. And on their second turn of the
second round, they succeed with 4 degrees and finally smashes the
door down. Fortunately their ally is still alive, and at the start of the
third round the soldier draws their sword and rushes into the room...

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Characteristic & Skill Tests Once the governing characteristic has been determined, add
Until now, we have simplified the concept of tests. Characters the character’s skill bonus (equal to ten times their skill rank)
are largely defined by their characteristics, which provide the and any other applicable modifiers to the characteristic score.
base target number for almost all tests. Characters also have skills, This value is the target number for the skill test.
which can affect tests different tests in certain circumstances.
All tests (regardless of the test’s type) can be divided into two Example: A thief attempts to leap delicately between two rooftops.
categories based on whether a characteristic or a skill is used to The GM rules this requires an Acrobatics test of Challenging dif-
determine the target number. ficulty (-10). The thief has the Acrobatics (Str, Ag) skill trained
to the Journeyman rank (+20). The player chooses Agility as the
Characteristic Tests are tests made with a target number base characteristic for the test as it is higher than her Strength and
based on one of a character’s characteristic scores and modified better fits the task at hand. She applies a net +10 modifier to her
as appropriate for the difficulty of the test. These tests are used Agility score of 43. She then rolls a 37, which is a success (with 3
when a character is performing a task that does not require degrees) against her target number of 53.
or benefit from specialized training and relies only on their
natural abilities. Limited Skill Tests
In some circumstances the GM may rule that a character’s
Skill Tests are tests made with a target number based on one skill in one area is limited by their lack of skill in another. For
of a character’s characteristic scores and their relevant skill level. example, a character fighting while balancing on a moving
Like characteristic tests, skill tests are also modified as appropri- surface is limited by their ability to balance themself properly.
ate for the difficulty of the test; unlike characteristic tests, skill In these cases the character may not take advantage of any of
tests also take into account a character’s skill at whatever task their ranks in the primary skill that would exceed their ranks
they are attempting. Skill tests are used when a task requires in the limiting one.
some form of specialized training or skill to perform well.
Example: A smuggler is dueling with a pirate on the deck of a ship
Each skill has an associated set of governing characteristics on the high seas. The ship is rocking heavily in the waves, and
(listed in parenthesis next to the skill, typically) which are the unfortunately for the smuggler they are not able to balance themself
characteristics upon which that skill relies. Typically the player well enough to fight to their full potential in this environment. Their
chooses which characteristic to use, but the GM may require Combat Style skill, normally rank 3 (+30), is treated as being rank
that they must use a particular one if they feel the circumstances 1 (+10) because that is their Acrobatics skill rank.
dictate it.

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Defining a Character Characteristics
The eight Characteristics are values that define the broad
In game terms, a character is simply a collection of statistics physical and mental capabilities of each character. Characteristics
and other information that help define and accurately represent have two pieces of information associated with them: the char-
a being in the Elder Scrolls setting. This same system is also acteristic score, and the characteristic bonus.
used to define the various people, monsters, and other beings
that populate the setting. From this point forward, the player A given characteristic’s Score is a value, at minimum zero with
characters will be referred to as PCs, while non-player characters no ceiling, that represents that characteristic. The scores tend to
will be referred to as NPCs. Even monsters and other creatures hover in the 35-45 range on average. Higher values are better.
are classified as characters! Characters, particularly PCs, can A given characteristic’s Bonus is a value equal to the tens digit
be divided into two main parts: the character concept and the of the associated characteristic score, and is used for certain
character profile. calculations where the full score is too large. Below is a list
of all the characteristics that define a character, how they are
Character Concept abbreviated, and what they each represent.
A character concept simply defines who the character is within
the context of the game setting. This can range from a simple Strength (Str / SB) measures a character’s physical prowess,
idea in a player’s head (a dashing rogue who fights with a rapier!) and their ability to employ that prowess and push themselves
to an in depth back-story written before the game begins. to their physical limits.
However extensive it may be, all characters should have a basic
concept associated with them, even the NPCs that the GM Endurance (End / EB) measures a character’s physical health,
creates for the party to interact with. stamina and toughness, and their resistance to damage.

Character Profile Agility (Ag / AB) measures a character’s physical speed, reflexes,
A character profile defines who the character is within the and coordination, reflecting their overall ability to move quickly
context of the game rules, providing a suite of stats which can and gracefully.
be used to resolve a variety of dramatic scenarios in which the
character may find themselves. These values are the focus of the Intelligence (Int / IB) measures a character’s mental prowess,
majority of the rules in this book, and will be the focus of the problem solving, reasoning, ability to recall information, and
rest of this section as well. understanding of the mysteries of magicka.

Each character profile is made up of the following elements: Willpower (Wp / WB) measures a character’s mental control,
resilience, and their ability to control and shape magicka.
•  Characteristics: Eight values that represent the broad
physical and mental capabilities of the character. Perception (Prc / PcB) measures a character’s physical aware-
•  Attributes: Derived statistics that represent more specific ness, as well as the accuracy of their “gut instincts” and intuition.
measurements of a character capabilities and their current
resources. Personality (Prs / PsB) measures a character’s natural charisma,
•  Skills: A set of categories and associated ranks that reflect presence, expressiveness, and social abilities.
a character’s ability to perform certain actions.
•  Talents: A set of unique abilities the character has come Luck (Lck / LkB) measures a character’s good fortune: how
to possess through training or experience. often events tend to go their way. See Luck in Chapter 5.
•  Traits: Rules that reflect inherent physical facts about the
character, certain abilities they naturally possess, or partic- Favored Characteristics
ular features of their personality. Not all characteristics are created equal! Some characters excel
•  Magic: The set of all magical abilities the character possesses. in certain areas over others, beyond a simple difference in raw
characteristic score. Favored Characteristics are those char-
The primary means by which characters progress is through the acteristics a character is naturally gifted in: improving those
accumulation and use of Experience Points (XP) awarded characteristics, or skills and abilities associated with them, is
by the GM. XP can be spent by the players between game easier than usual. Each PC has two favored characteristics.
sessions in order to improve or change their character’s profile Advancing or learning skills or talents governed by a favored
in a number of ways. characteristic, or advancing that characteristic, costs 75% of
the usual XP cost (round down to the nearest multiple of 5).

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Attributes Size Category (Standard by default)
A character’s Attributes are statistics derived from a character’s A character’s Size Category reflects their physical size, and the
characteristics that represent more specific measurements of effects thereof. All roughly human sized characters are Standard
a character’s capabilities. While characteristics reflect general size, but some characters can be larger or smaller. For informa-
aptitude in a certain area, attributes measure specific values tion see Movement & Size in Chapter 5.
with very precise meanings used for particular game mechanics.
Speed (SB + [2 x AB])
Health Points (Endurance / 2) A character’s Speed, equal to the sum of their Strength bonus
A character’s Health Points (HP) maximum is equal to half their and twice their Agility bonus, is a character’s movement ‘budget”
Endurance score (round up) and reflects how much damage for each combat round. Every meter that they move during a
they can withstand before they die. Damage that characters given round comes out of this total, and once a character has
take reduce their current HP by the equivalent amount. For used all of their movement for the round they cannot voluntarily
information, see Physical Health in Chapter 5. move any further. For information, see Movement & Size in
Chapter 5.
Stamina Points (EB)
A character’s Stamina Point (SP) maximum is equal their Carry Rating ([4 x SB] + [2 x EB])
Endurance bonus, though it may be modified in other ways. A character’s Carry Rating (CR), equal to the sum of twice
When characters reach zero SP they gain a level of the fatigue their Endurance bonus and quadruple their Strength bonus,
condition. For information, see Physical Health in Chapter 5. provides a measure how much weight they can carry, lift, or
push. For information, see Items & Encumbrance at the end
Magicka Points (Intelligence) of this chapter.
A character’s Magicka Points (MP) maximum, which is equal
to their Intelligence score, is a measure of how much magical Action Points
energy (known as magicka) the character is naturally able to A character’s Action Points (AP) maximum, determines how
draw upon from their reserves. For information, see Chapter 6. often a character can act in a combat round. Spent AP regen-
erates at the start of the character’s turn. A character always
Linguistics (IB / 2) has a max of 3 AP.
A character’s Linguistics is equal to half of their Intelligence
bonus(round up) and reflects the languages that they know. Luck Points (LkB)
Every character starts with Cyrodilic, which is the common A character’s Luck Point (LP) maximum is equal to their Luck
tongue around Tamriel and doesn’t count as one of the languages Bonus. LP can be spent for a number of unique effects, and
known from this attribute. One Exotic language counts as 2 return to full at the start of each game session . For more infor-
languages known. mation, see Luck later in this chapter.

Race Exotic Lucky/Unlucky Numbers

Imperial Cyrodilic Dwemer Dwemeris A character has a number of Lucky Numbers equal to their Luck
bonus, and a number of Unlucky numbers equal to five minus
Khajiit Ta’Agra Falmer Falmer
their Luck bonus. These numbers determine when they critically
Nord Nordic Daedra Daedric succeed or critically fail, and are determined at character creation.
Altmer Aldmeri Ayleid Ayleidoon If a character’s Luck bonus drops by one or more, then change
Argonian Jel Dragons Dovah one or more of their existing Lucky numbers (player’s choice
Dunmer Dunmeri as to which ones) into Unlucky numbers so that their total
Redguard Yoku
number of Lucky/Unlucky numbers remains the same. See
Critical Successes & Failures for details.
Bosmer Bosmeri
Experience Points
The character’s current amount of Experience Points (XP), which
Initiative Rating (AB + IB + PcB) increase throughout a campaign. These can be spent on advance-
A character’s Initiative Rating (IR) is used when making initia- ments. See Character Advancement at the end of this chapter.
tive rolls, and is equal to the sum of their Agility, Intelligence,
and Perception bonuses. For information on initiative, see
Combat in Chapter 5.

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Skills Skill Ranks
A character’s Skills are a set of categories and associated ranks Skill Rank (Value) (Bonus) Equivalence
that reflect a character’s ability to perform certain actions. The (Untrained) (-10) No knowledge.
ranks reflect the character’s experience, training, and overall
Novice (0) (+0) Rudimentary knowledge.
ability to perform these various actions. Skills are either trained,
or untrained. Each trained skill has a corresponding Skill Rank, Apprentice (1) (+10) Basic proficiency.
which has an associated value from 0 to 5, which reflects how Hands on experience and/or
Journeyman (2) (+20)
capable the character is at utilizing that skill. Each skill has one some professional training.
or more Governing Characteristics: a set of characteristics Extensive experience or
Adept (3) (+30)
that reflect the different ways that a character can utilize a training.
single skill. Expert (4) (+40) Professional level ability.
Master (5) (+50) Complete mastery.
Skills
Skill Governing Characteristics When a character makes a skill test, they apply a bonus equal
Acrobatics Strength, Agility to +10 times the value of their skill rank (starting at +0 for
novice (rank 0), and up to +50 at master (rank 5)) to the base
Alchemy Intelligence
characteristic. Typically the player chooses which characteristic
Alteration Willpower to use as the base, but the GM may require that they must use
Athletics Strength, Endurance a particular characteristic if they feel the circumstances dictate
Combat Style [Field] Strength, Agility it. If a character attempts to use a skill that is untrained instead
Strength, Intelligence, of trained, the test suffers a -10 penalty instead.
Command
Personality
Commerce Intelligence, Personality Specializations
Trained skills can also have accompanying Specializations,
Conjuration Willpower
which represent areas of concentration and focus in a character’s
Deceive Intelligence, Personality training and experience with that skill. A character may take as
Destruction Willpower many specializations as their rank in a given skill. When making
Enchant Intelligence a skill test in the listed area of specialization, the character gains
Evade Agility a +10 bonus to the test. A character may not benefit from more
Illusion Willpower than one specialization bonus on a single test.
Investigate Intelligence, Perception
For more information on skills, see Chapter 3.
Logic Intelligence, Perception
Lore Intelligence Talents
Mysticism Willpower A character’s Talents are the various unique abilities the char-
Navigate Intelligence, Perception acter has come to possess through training or experience. They
Observe Perception
include everything from passive bonuses to activated abilities,
and can even modify how the character uses certain skills. For
Persuade Strength, Personality
information, see Talents in Chapter 4.
Profession [Field] (Varies)
Restoration Willpower Traits
Ride Agility A character’s Traits are rules that reflect various racial or inher-
Stealth Agility, Perception ited facts about the character or certain abilities they possess.
They include things such as the ability to fly, inherent physical
Subterfuge Agility, Intelligence
weaknesses, personality traits, and so forth. For information,
Survival Intelligence, Perception see Traits in Chapter 4.

Magic
A character’s magic encompasses the spells, rituals, powers,
and other magical abilities they possess. For information, see
Chapter 6.

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Stamina
S tamina is a unique attribute compared to HP or MP in that
it represents the character’s ability to push their physical limits,  hysical Exertion (1 SP, spend before test): Gain a +20
•  P
and can be spent for a variety of effects. Stamina is what allows bonus on the next Strength or Endurance based skill or
characters to trek for multiple kilometers through difficult ter- characteristic tests (except for Combat Style skill tests).
rain, land killing blows, and push themselves to new heights •  Sprint (1 SP, spend before moving): Modify the charac-
of physical strength and endurance. A character’s Stamina is ter’s dash action to allow them to move up to twice their
represented primarily by their Stamina Points, which measure speed.
how often they can push their limits in this fashion. •  Power Draw (1 SP): The character reduces the reload time
for the next shot with their current weapon by 1. Reload 0
Stamina Points means the reload is free, unless the weapon has a minimum.
 character’s Stamina Point (SP) maximum is equal to their
A •  Power Attack (1-3, Spend after damage is rolled): Add
Endurance bonus, though it may be modified in other ways. an amount of damage to a melee attack equal to twice the
When characters reach zero SP they gain a level of fatigue. stamina points spent, to a maximum of 3 for +6 damage.
•  Perfect Hit(1-3, Spend after damage is rolled): Add an
 character may still spend or lose SP even if they have
A amount of damage to a ranged attack equal to twice the
none remaining, but each time they do so they gain a level stamina points spent, to a maximum of 3 for +6 damage.
of fatigue. This can cause them to eventually exhaust themself •  Power Block (1 SP, spend after damage roll): The char-
and fall unconscious. acter doubles the BR of their shield for the purposes of
resolving a block. This only modifies the BR of the shield
Regaining SP against physical damage, and not magical damage types.
 character regains all of their lost SP after a long rest, and
A •  Heroic Action (1 SP): The character regains a spent AP.
regains only 1 SP after a short rest (or removes a level of fatigue). •  Bash(1 SP): As a free action, the character makes either an
Stamina points may be lost as the result of certain effects, or Athletics or unarmed Combat Style test (or any Combat
spent by the character in exchange for other benefits. Style test if wielding a weapon with the Concussive quality
or wielding a shield) which their opponent may oppose with
Spending Stamina their Athletics, unarmed Combat Style, or Evade skill. If
 character can choose to spend SP in exchange for a number of
A the attacker wins, their opponent is knocked back 1 meter,
effects, though doing so can cause a character to reach 0 SP and loses an AP, and must make an Acrobatics test to avoid
gain a level of fatigue. Characters may spend Stamina for the falling prone. Target character cannot be of larger size, and
following effects, but cannot do more than 1 effect per round. must be within 2 meters.
(They can either modify an action on their turn or a reaction
on an opponents turn) A character cannot use both Luck and
SP to modify the result of a single test:

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Luck Burning Luck
The player characters are the heroes of the story, and fortune
Luck is unique amongst the other characteristics in that it favors heroes! Characters may choose to permanently reduce
represents something more abstract than a character’s physical their Luck characteristic score by one or more points in order
strength or mental resilience. Luck reflects the tendency of to benefit from a number of different effects. This is known as
events to work out in a character’s favor. This can seem to Burning Luck.
represent nothing more than coincidence or good fortune, but
destiny and fate play a role as well. Luck that a character burns never regenerates naturally. A char-
acter may burn any amount of Luck at any time.
Because Luck governs no skills, a character will not be called
upon to test it as often as they might for another characteristic. Characters may burn Luck for the following effects. If they do
Luck is used in several ways: it determines a characters chance not have the required amount, simply burn all remaining Luck:
of critical success or failure (as detailed earlier in this chapter),
they can spend Luck points for certain benefits, they can attempt  urn 1 Luck: Add a degree of success to a successful test.
•  B
Luck tests in certain circumstances, and they can burn Luck This can be done multiple times for a given test.
permanently in exchange for a number of powerful effects. •  Burn 3 Luck: Re-roll a failed test. This may only be done
Characters cannot advance Luck at any time. once for a given test.
•  Burn 5 Luck: Negate the effects of a critical failure. This
Spending Luck Points must be done immediately after the test is rolled.
Each session a character is afforded a number of Luck points, •  Burn 10 Luck: Ignore the effects of a wound (though
(or LP, see Defining a Character in this chapter). A character’s they still take the damage). Alternatively, and with GM
LP max is equal to their Luck bonus, and they begin each permission, this can be used to allow a character to survive
new game session with this many LP available to them. death at great cost (they are removed from play until the
Characters may spend these luck points in order to influence end of the encounter instead). Some GMs may not want
their character’s fate: players to have the ability to extend the life of a character
this way, depending on the tone of a campaign.
•  C haracters may spend a Luck point whenever they fail a
test. If they do so, the character may immediately reroll
that failed test. This may only be done once for a given test.
•  Characters may spend a Luck point to add a degree of
success to a successful test (including one passed using
spent Luck points). This can be done multiple times for a
given test. Once a character has used all of their LP for a
given session, they can resort to burning luck (see below).
•  Characters may spend a Luck point in order to modify the
narrative in some way, such as retroactively “remembering”
to purchase something that would be helpful for the party.

Luck Tests
In certain situations the GM can call upon the character to make
a Luck test in scenarios when they need to determine whether
or not some random event happens to work in the character’s
favor. For example, if a character is knocking on doors during
the night trying to find someone to help them, the GM could
have the character make a Luck roll to determine if someone
happens to be at awake to hear them. These tests function just
like any other characteristic test.

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Rest & Travel Short Rests
A short rest is an hour long period of downtime in which the
This section describes the rules for how characters can recover character performs no strenuous physical activity. At the end
when resting, and how to handle travel across long distances. of a short rest, a character regenerates one Stamina Point or
removes one level of fatigue, and regains IB Magicka Points.
Rest
During their adventures characters will often spend long periods Travel
of time in dangerous environments and situations, and will Adventurers are often wanderers, traveling far across Tamriel in
typically need some time to recover afterwards. One way to do search of fame and fortune.
that is by resting. There are two different types of rests: long
rests, and short rests. Travel pace
A character, or group of characters, can travel at either a slow,
Long Rests normal, or fast pace. This determines how far they can move in
A long rest is an 8 hour long period of downtime in which the a given period of time, and how taxing the journey is.
character performs no strenuous physical activity.
Travel Pace
At the end of a long rest, a character removes all levels of fatigue Pace Speed Effect
and regains all SP spent, heals an amount of Hit Points equal Fast 7 kph / 56 km/day -20 to Observe
to their Endurance bonus (as long as they have no untreated
Normal 5 kph / 40 km/day -
wounds), and regenerates all of their missing Magicka Points.
Many powers also recharge at the end of a long rest. Slow 3 kph / 24 km/day Can move stealthily

Their natural healing is doubled if the character is focused Characters traveling through particularly difficult terrain
entirely on healing themselves (or if another person is caring travel at half the normal pace for their given speed.
for them).
Travel and Exhaustion
A character cannot benefit from more than one long rest in a 24 The travel pace assumes that characters travel roughly 8 hours
hour period, and must be conscious at the start to gain it benefits. in a day. For each hour traveled beyond this the characters
must make an Endurance test (starting at +0 for the first
hour) with a stacking -10 penalty for each hour beyond this.
On failure, the character loses 1 SP.

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Items & Encumbrance Encumbrance Levels
The number of times that a character’s total ENC (the sum of
Encumbrance represents the mass and bulk of the items the the ENC of all the equipment they are carrying) exceeds their
character is wearing, wielding, or carrying on their person. The Carry Rating determines their Encumbrance Level. Higher
Encumbrance Value (ENC) of an item is a single digit number encumbrance levels apply specific penalties:
that represents this. Items with an ENC of zero are, on their own,
inconsequential. But if a character is carrying a large number •  Test Penalty: A penalty to all physical and movement based
of these items, treat every 10 zero ENC items as having a total skill and characteristic tests.
ENC of one. •  Speed Penalty: A reduction of the character’s base Speed.
•  Stamina Penalty: A reduction of the character’s SP max.
If a character is carrying an item in such a way that the space it For each level this would reduce it below 0 the character
takes up isn’t an issue (such as inside a pack or container), its gains a level of fatigue.
ENC is halved (round down).
These penalties represent the raw difficulty of carrying some-
When worn, the ENC of a given piece of armor is halved thing too heavy for your character. Thus they can stack with
(round down). Shields do not benefit from this effect. penalties for wearing particularly heavy armor, which represent
the difficulties of fighting while weighed down.

Encumbrance Levels and Effects

Level (Value) Total ENC Test Penalty Speed Penalty Stamina Penalty
Minimal (0) <= 1 times Carry Rating No Penalty No Penalty No Penalty
Moderate (1) > 1 times Carry Rating -10 -1 meter -1 SP max
Severe (2) > 2 times Carry Rating -20 1/2 Speed (round down) -3 SP max
Crushing (3) > 3 times Carry Rating -40 Immobilized -5 SP max

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Character Advancement Character Advancement XP Costs
Advance Type Cost
The primary means by which characters progress in the UESRPG Characteristic Advance (+5 score) 150 x (Current Bonus) XP*
is through the accumulation and use of Experience Points
Learning a Language 100 XP
(also known as XP) awarded by the GM. XP can be spent by
characters to purchase characteristic advances, train new skills, Learning a Skill Varies by Skill Rank**
increase skill ranks, gain specializations, learn new magic, and Novice Rank 100 XP
purchase talents. Remember that learning and ranking skills Apprentice Rank 200 XP (300 total)
or talents governed by a favored characteristic, or advancing Journeyman Rank 300 XP (600 total)
that characteristic (increasing its score by 5), costs 75% of Adept Rank 400 XP (1000 total)
the usual XP cost (round down to the nearest multiple of 5).
Expert Rank 500 XP (1500 total)
Master Rank 800 XP (2300 total)
Optional Rule - Training Time Learning a Ritual 25 XP
If the GM decides they dislike the idea of characters Expanding a Combat Style
25 XP
gaining skills and talents “instantly” during downtime, (adds one piece of equipment)
they can impose a training time upon their players. We Learning a Talent Varies by Talent Level
recommend a rate of 1 week per 100 XP spent, though Level 1 100 XP
this is only a rough guideline.
Level 2 200 XP
Level 3 300 XP
Keep in mind that this table is different from the CrP table Level 4 400 XP
found at the end of Chapter 2. Once characters are past character Level 5 500 XP
creation, they are more restricted in what they can purchase Level 6 800 XP
(hence why CrP is slightly more flexible). Learning Magic Varies by Magic
Learned during downtime
* Minimum base cost (before % mods) of 100 XP. Learning Conventional Spell
from books or a teacher.
Characters cannot advance Luck.
** Skill ranks must be purchased in order (see Chapter 3) Creating Unconventional Spell Created during downtime.

Skill Level Maximum

Depending on however much Crp or total Exp your character
has, they can only purchase a certain amount of Ranks in any
skill. These are the appropriate skill rank maximums that a
character can have in relation to their Crp/ total Exp:
Campaign Skill Experience
Skill Rank Total Exp/Crp
Apprentice 1000
Journeyman 2000
Adept 3000
Expert 4000
Master 5000

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 Chapter 2: Character Creation
“Ah yes, we’ve been expecting you! You’ll have to be recorded before you’re officially released. There are a few
ways we can do this, and the choice is yours.”

Socucius Ergalla, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

L egendary heroes fill the history of the Elder Scrolls setting,
but even the greatest heroes need to start somewhere. The
world of Tamriel is a vast and diverse one, and there are an
Step 4: Spend CrP & Purchase Items
Next, you spend your remaining CrP on any characteristic
advancements that you desire. Any CrP remaining after this
enormous number of potential characters a player may want to process is over is converted to XP. Characters also start with
create. However there are some things that all characters have a budget of drakes which can be used in this step to purchase
in common, and it is on this common ground that we can start equipment and other items that the character will begin the
to build up a new character. game with.

After character creation, character advancement is accom- Step 5: Finishing Touches

plished through the use of experience points (see Character Finally, calculate your character’s attributes and finalize any
Advancement in Chapter 5 for information). But during char- remaining aspects of the character sheet. You’re good to go!
acter creation, players use Creation Points (CrP) to create
and customize their characters. Step 6 (Optional): Elite Advances
In this step you may also choose elite advances: changes that
CrP is very similar to XP in that it can be used to purchase dramatically alter a character beyond the scope of the other
advancements that would cost XP (and converts over at a 1:1 options explored so far, or “life paths” that a character must
ratio), but it is different in that a number of things can be only either be born into, or dedicate themselves to. These cannot
be purchased with CrP. When character creation has ended, be purchased without GM permission, as they represent very
any remaining CrP becomes XP instead. powerful and specialized character paths, and generally a char-
acter should not be allowed to have more than one.
Standard character creation is a five step process. It is neces-
sary to go through these steps in the correct order, and it is This book does not contain any elite advances, but they may be
recommended you read through this list before moving on in found in one or more of the supplements! Elite Advances may
order to inform your future decisions. When you actually start be purchased with either CrP or XP, as specified.
building the character, write down the details from each step on
a character sheet as you go along so you don’t lose track of things.
Peoples of Tamriel
Step 1: Race
During this step you will choose your character’s race. We have The races provided in this book encompass the core races por-
included the “core” races featured in the games in this book, trayed in the Elder Scrolls games. Additional races can be found
though additional races can be found in the Players Handbook. in the Players Handbook. Each race comes with their own
You should ask your GM which era the game is taking place in, characteristic baseline used to generate characteristics for mem-
and which races are allowed for the campaign, before you pick bers of that race, and many races have bonus powers, starting
one. Each race comes with their own characteristic baseline used skills, or traits. You should ask your GM which races are allowed
to generate characteristics for members of that race, and many in the campaign before you pick one.
races have bonus powers, starting skills, or traits.
Some races have unique racial traits that are defined in their
Step 2: Generate Characteristics sections. Racial powers can be found in the Powers section later
During this step you will get to choose your character’s favored in this Chapter.
characteristics and generate your characteristic scores using dice
and the characteristic baseline appropriate to your choice of
race in the previous step.

Step 3: Determine Birthsign

Next, you determine your character’s Birthsign, choosing the
charge of the warrior, mage, or thief and then rolling on the
appropriate table. There is a chance during this step that the
character will receive the Star-Cursed version of a sign instead,
reflecting the threatening presence of the Serpent sign at the
time of their birth.

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Altmer
The Altmer (or High Elves, as they are also known) are a race
of Mer that make their home on Summerset Isle, an island
off the south western coast of Tamriel. Many races of Tamriel
consider the Altmer to be quite beautiful due to their fair, golden
skinned complexion and the dazzling gem like colors of their
eyes; as such, the Altmer are welcome guests in most parts of
Tamriel, save for the Black Marsh and Vvardenfell. However,
the combination of their fair appearance, long lives, propensity
for magic and resemblance to the Old Elves of Tamriel tends
to give Altmer an elevated sense of their own importance. This
can sometimes impact diplomatic relations with the other races.

The use of magic is heavily emphasized in Altmer society, given

the latent magical gifts of the Altmer race. Those Altmer that
rarely or never leave Summerset Isle are used to a culture in
which Magic permeates every level of society. Unfortunately, the
natural affinity of the Altmer race also leaves them vulnerable
to magical attack; however, most choose to pay little heed to
this drawback. Aside from their dependence on magic, Altmer
also tend to place a high cultural value on living for as long as
possible, often using magic to extend their longevity. Altmer
born and raised on Summerset Isle tend to be haughty and
more out of touch than those raised in other areas of Tamriel.

Altmer Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
20 23 23 30 28 25 25

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Disease Resistance (50%): Characters with this trait have
a chance to resist diseases. Whenever the character would
be infected by a common disease, roll a d100. If the roll is
less than or equal to 50, the character doesn’t get the disease.
•  Power Well (20): Characters with this trait have more
magicka than usual. Increase their MP max by 20. This
trait can stack.
•  Weakness (Magic, 2): This character increases all incom-
ing magic damage by 2 after mitigation, and suffers a -20
penalty tests made to resist non-damaging magical effects.
This trait can stack.
•  (Racial) Mental Strength: Altmer ignore penalties to
Willpower tests made to resist paralysis.

Other
•  During character creation, Altmer characters may pick
one of the traditional magic skills (Alchemy, Alteration,
Conjuration, Destruction, Enchanting, Illusion, Mysticism,
or Restoration) to begin trained at Novice rank for free.

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Argonian
Argonians are a race of reptilian humanoids native to the land of
Black Marsh in south-eastern Tamriel. In Jel, their native tongue,
Argonians refer to themselves as Saxhleel (meaning “People
of the Root”) to show their absolute reverence towards and
dependence on a the Hist, a species of sentient trees that share
a singular and extremely intelligent mind. The Argonian people
owe the entirety of their life, culture and shape to the Hist, as
the sap of the trees is a necessary catalyst for the metamorphosis
of young Argonians into their humanoid form. Traditionally
minded Argonians also believe the Hist is a repository for their
souls, reincarnating them after death.

Argonians are naturally suited to the dangerous environment

of Black Marsh and are resistant to most diseases and poison.
Additionally, Argonians have the ability to breathe indefinitely
while underwater, as well as formidable resistance to many kinds
of damage courtesy of the Hist. In their homeland, Argonians
tend to live in either desolate, scattered villages or within the
ruins of great cities of stone, remnants of the Elves and other
extinct denizens of the Black Marsh. Given the necessity of
the Hist to their lifestyle, most Argonians rarely leave Black
Marsh by choice; however, some have been known to aban-
don Argonian society and venture out into the wider world
as adventurers and hired workers. Unfortunately, others are
sometimes forcibly removed from Black Marsh by slavers and
sold as chattel across Tamriel.

Argonian Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
25 24 28 27 24 25 22

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Disease Resistance (75%): Characters with this trait have
a chance to resist diseases. Whenever the character would
be infected by a common disease, roll a d100. If the roll is
less than or equal to 75, the character doesn’t get the disease.
•  Immunity (Poison): The character is immune to the effects
of poison.
•  Amphibious: The character can breathe water, and ignores
the skill cap placed on their combat rolls by their Athletics
skill when fighting in water.
•  (Racial) Inscrutable: Argonians receive a -10 penalty
to Persuade tests made to interact with non-Argonians.
However, Observe tests made to try to distinguish their
motives are made with a -10 penalty.

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Bosmer
The Bosmer (or Wood Elves, as they are also known) are a race
of forest-dwelling Mer native to the province of Valenwood. In
their own tongue, the Bosmer refer to themselves as the Boiche,
or “Tree-Sap People”, a reference to their pact with the Aedra
Y’ffre. Like other elves, the Bosmer were originally from the
Summerset Isles; however, the Wood Elves scorned strict and
formal lifestyle of their Aldmeri ancestors, choosing to travel
to mainland Tamriel and live more carefree and simple lives.
Chronologically, the First Era is officially marked as starting
when the Bosmer united under the rule of the King Eplear, the
first of the Camoran Dynasty. Bosmer are known across Tamriel
as competent and deadly bow users; some rumors even claim
that the Wood Elves were the first to have invented and used
the bow as a weapon.

Despite the high status granted to Auri-El by most of the

Merish pantheons, the Bosmer hold Y’ffre in the highest regard.
As the first of the Aedra to help stabilize Nirn by becoming
an earthbone, Y’ffre helped the Wood Elves maintain their
shape during the Dawn Era. The grateful Bosmer accepted
his patronage, making an oath known as the Green Pact and
vowing to never eat nor harm any vegetation that grew within
Valenwood (though other plants outside the province have no
such protection). Because of their oath, those Bosmer native
to Valenwood (and even some who leave) are carnivorous, even
engaging in cannibalism on occasion.

Bosmer Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
21 21 31 25 23 26 24

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Disease Resistance (50%): Characters with this trait have
a chance to resist diseases. Whenever the character would
be infected by a common disease, roll a d100. If the roll is
less than or equal to 50, the character doesn’t get the disease.
•  Resistance (Poison, 1): This character reduces all incoming
poison damage by 1, and gains a +10 bonus to tests made
to resist non-damaging poison effects. This trait can stack.
•  (Racial) Natural Archers: Bosmer add shortbows to any
combat style they use, and this does not count towards that
combat style’s five trained equipment types.
•  (Racial) Beast Tongue: Bosmer can speak to, and under-
stand the speech of, animals. How exactly this functions is
left to the GM’s discretion, though it is recommended the
GM call for a Perception test when the Bosmer encounters
the speech of an unfamiliar animal to determine if they can
understand it and communicate back.

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Breton
The Bretons are a race of men native to the north western prov-
ince of High Rock. Bretons as a whole are generally dark-haired,
tall and gifted with a rare amount of intelligence and willpower
compared to the other races of men across Tamriel. Despite
their height, Bretons tend to have a slighter build, being less
muscular than Redguards or Nords. Bretons are descended
from both Aldmeri and Nedic bloodlines, giving them a unique
combination of abilities that both enhances their innate Aldmeri
talent for magic and suppresses their vulnerability to magic,
thanks to their Nedic heritage.

Culturally, Bretons possess a great love of art and philosophy,

as well as an innate connection with magic; this leads many
to scholarly pursuits, becoming great wizards and sorcerers.
Bretons are also prone to engaging in knightly pursuits, driven
on by a “quest-obsession” to do good deeds prevalent throught
Breton society.

Also worthy of mention are the Reachmen, a splinter group

of Bretons inhabiting the western reach that joins High Rock
and Skyrim. Violently opposed to the Breton kingdoms and
infighting of High Rock, the Reachmen have formed a tribal
society based on hedge magic learned from Orcs and bird-
witches known as Hagravens. Though far more ferocious than
their cultured cousins, the Reachmen live far more primitive
lives, trading the steel blades of High Rock for stone and bone,
the castles and towers for natural caverns.

Breton Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
23 21 22 28 30 25 25

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Resistance (Magic, 2): This character reduces all incoming
magic damage by 2, and gains a +20 bonus to tests made
to resist non-damaging magical effects. This trait can stack.
•  Power Well (10): Characters with this trait have more
magicka than usual. Increase their MP max by 10. This
trait can stack.

Other
•  During character creation, Breton characters may pick
one of the traditional magic skills (Alchemy, Alteration,
Conjuration, Destruction, Enchanting, Illusion, Mysticism,
or Restoration) to begin trained at Novice rank for free.

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Dunmer
The Dunmer (or Dark Elves, as they are also known) are a race
of xenophobic Mer native to the province of Morrowind, a
land dominated by a wasteland of dust and fire. Like other elves,
the Dunmer were originally from the Summerset Isles; however,
they are descended from the Chimer, a tribe of Aldmeri exiles
who fled Summerset to worship the Daedra, who they title
“Our Stronger, Better Ancestors”. An agile and graceful people,
the Dunmer use their natural magical and physical abilities
to their advantage in combat. Physically their swordsmanship
rivals that of the Redguards of Hammerfell, while their natural
affinity for Destruction magic is rivaled only by their distant
cousins in the Summerset Isles.

Dunmer society is divided into two distinct areas: the more

civilized Great Houses and the nomadic Ashlanders. The Great
Houses of Morrowind behave more like nations than states,
divided as they are by both culture and politics. The only things
which unite the Great Houses are the temple and an almost
universal distaste for outlanders.

By contrast to the more civilized and political Great Houses,

Ashlander society is more tribal-oriented and nomadic. The
Ashlanders split from the society of the Great Houses over the
validity of the Temple’s doctrine, a conflict which has divided
the two sectors of Dunmer society ever since. Those who have
met the Ashlanders describe them as ferocious, chitin-armored
savages who are wary of strangers; however, beneath the xeno-
phobic surface of Ashlander society lies a deeply spiritual and
disciplined lifestyle, a vital key to the survival of the nomads
in the harsh land of Morrowind.

Dunmer Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
25 24 29 25 24 25 23

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Resistance (Fire, 3): This character reduces all incoming
fire damage by 3, and gains a +30 bonus to tests made to
resist non-damaging fire effects. This trait can stack.

Powers (see the Powers section later in the Chapter)

•  Ancestor Guardian

Other
•  During character creation, Dunmer characters may choose
to begin with the Destruction skill trained to Novice rank
for free.

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Imperial
Imperials (also known as Cyrods) are a race of men descended
from Nedics who settled in the province of Cyrodiil, most
notably Nibenese and Colovians. From the time of the Merethic
Era the Imperials were held in slavery by the Ayleids (also known
as the Heartland High Elves) until a Nedic woman by the name
of Alessia organized a successful slave revolt with the help of her
champion Pelinal Whitestrake and demigod Morihaus.

Following the revolt, the Cyrods set up three different empires

under three different factions: Alessia and her followers, the
Reman Dynasty and the Septim Dynasty. Though the empires
had internal differences, more stark differences arose between the
more mercantile Nibenese and the rougher Colovians. Where
the Nibenese Imperials were skilled at trading the creation of
wealth, the Colovian Imperials were influenced by their northern
Nordic neighbors, turning to more physical pursuits such as
farming and war. In fact, such differences kept the Imperials
from becoming a unified people until the arrival of Reman
Cyrodiil in the First Era and the warrior King Cuhlecain at the
end of the Second Era. Due to the central position of Cyrodiil
in Tamriel, Cyrods have learned to become shrewd traders and
diplomats.

The more Nordic Imperials, Colovians are rougher and more

physical than their Nibenese counterparts. The Nibenese are
more cosmopolitan than their Colovian bretheren, and have
excelled in trade and other such pursuits.

Colovian Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
26 27 24 24 24 25 25

Nibenese Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
24 23 23 27 23 25 30

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  (Racial) Star of the West: Imperials increase their Stamina
Point maximum by 1.
•  (Racial) Voice of the Emperor: Imperials can replace their
spellcasting capability with their natural personality. They
can use Personality in place of Willpower for the purpose
of tests and overloading spells. This does alter the skills’
governed attributes for the purpose of favored attributes
when spending experience on skills, but does not alter them
when spending experience on talents.
Other
•  During character creation, Imperial characters may pick
one of either the Commerce, Persuade, or Deceive skills
to begin trained at Novice rank for free.

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Khajiit
Khajiit are a race of feline humanoids native to the province of
Elsweyr in southern Tamriel. In their native tongue of Ta’agra,
the word Khajiit means “desert walkers”, a fitting epithet for
the nomadic race. Unlike the other races of Tamriel, there are
variety of different “breeds” of Khajiit, ranging from bipedal
to quadrupedal, the size of tigers to the size of house cats, and
many in between. Some are even unable to speak, while others
are hard to distinguish from elves. All of these things and more
are determined by the moons, cementing their place at the center
of Khajiit society. Aside from determining a given Khajiit’s form
and abilities, the moons also form the basis of the Khajiit’s
governmental system.

Most Khajiit value agility and cunning above brute force, as

these traits are valuable assets for survival in the harsh deserts and
tropical jungles the Khajiit call home. Their natural acrobatic
ability, intelligence and unmatched agility make the Khajiit
excellent guerrilla fighters, adventurers and thieves.

Each Khajiit breed counts as its own unique race, but only the
Suthay-Raht are presented here. Additional subspecies can be
found in the Players Handbook.

Suthay-Raht
Similar in height and build to the race of man, the Suthay-raht
are one of the most common breeds of Khajiit. Their coloring
ranges from dark brown and orange, to light yellow, both with
and without stripes and spots. Suthay-raht are often referred to
as “Ja’Khajiit” (meaning “kitten”) by those of other races; this
appellation often strikes the Khajiit as odd, said title being one
of their names for Mehrunes Dagon.

Suthay-Raht Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
22 22 29 25 21 28 24

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Dark Sight: A character with this trait can see normally
even in areas with total darkness, and never takes penalties
for acting in areas with dim or no lighting.
•  Natural Weapons (Claws; 1d4; Slashing)

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Nord
The Nords are a race of tall, fair haired men hailing from Skyrim
but found all along the coasts of Tamriel. Originating from the
continent of Atmora, the Nords are a fierce and proud people,
known for their natural aptitude as both warriors and seafar-
ers. Possessing great physical strength and endurance, Nords
also enjoy impressive resistance to magical frost and lightning.
Natural conquerors, the warlike and enterprising spirit of the
Nords has greatly influenced the history of Tamriel since their
arrival from Atmora in the late Merethic Era, with their armies
driving the Snow Elves into ruin and providing the strength
and impetus to forge the first empires of man.

The Nords consider themselves the sons and daughters of Kyne,

formed when the great Northern Winds broke upon the ground
at the Throat of the World. As such, they consider their breath
their very essence, and are able to channel their strength and
power into their voices in magical shouts known as the Thu’um.
Though all Nords possess the potential to use the Thu’um, it
has become increasingly rare since the fall of the first Empire
of the Nords when it was deemed it should only be used in
times of great need.

Honor and heroism are important virtues to a Nord, for they

believe that an honorable life or a valiant death will grant them
access to Sovngarde, Shor’s Hall. This belief makes Nords all but
fearless in battle, making war with an energy and enthusiasm
that terrifies their enemies. This leads many down the path of
the warrior; consequently, most Nords encountered outside
Skyrim pursue some martial enterprise, be it sellsword, brigand,
or wandering adventurer.

Nord Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
30 28 23 21 24 25 23

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Tough: This character gains a +10 bonus to Shock tests
•  Resistance (Frost, 2): This character reduces all incoming
frost damage by 2, and gains a +20 bonus to tests made to
resist non-damaging frost/cold effects. This trait can stack.
•  Resistance (Shock, 1): This character reduces all incoming
shock damage by 1, and gains a +10 bonus to tests made
to resist non-damaging shock effects. This trait can stack.

Powers (see the Powers section later in the Chapter)

•  War Cry

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Orsimer
The Orcs, sometimes known as Orsimer, consist of barbaric
tribes found in the north of Tamriel, concentrated in High
Rock’s Wrothgarian mountain range and with settlements in
High Rock, Skyrim, and Hammerfell. Known for their ugly
appearance (including but not limited to green or red skin,
prominent tusks, and unusual facial bone structure), propensity
for violence, and skill in metalcraft, the Orcs are commonly
held to be the least of the races. Although officially accepted as
citizens by the Cyrodiilic Empire after the events of the Warp
in the West, Tamriel’s populace still holds them in low regard,
especially in the northwest. With the few exceptions of those
living in cities or camps, most Orcs hail from Orsinium or a
Stronghold, where they are raised from birth to defend their
clan and family.

Orcs have been bred for centuries to survive harsh conditions

and constant assault, and as such have a natural proficiency in
hand-to-hand combat. Their sheer physical strength makes them
formidable opponents when wearing heavy armor and wielding
two-handed weapons, especially when using products of their
own design. Most Orcs learn to work metal from a young age,
and even those who do not choose the smithing profession have
better skill to maintain their equipment. Orcs hailing from
wilderness Strongholds are generally more ferocious than their
Orsinium cousins, who tend to have more skill as craftsmen.

Orsimer Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
28 30 22 23 26 24 22

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Resilient (3): Increase the character’s HP maximum by 3.
•  Tough: This character gains a +10 bonus to Shock tests
•  Resistance (Magic, 1): This character reduces all incoming
magic damage by 1, and gains a +10 bonus to tests made
to resist non-damaging magic effects. This trait can stack.

Other
•  During character creation, Orsimer characters may choose
to begin with the Profession [Smithing] skill trained to
Novice rank for free.

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Redguard
The Redguards originated from the continent of Yokuda, far to
Tamriel’s west. They are renowned sword masters and forged an
empire on Yokuda to rival Tamriel’s own. Following a disaster
which destroyed most of their homeland, the emigrated east
to Tamriel, where they landed on Hammerfell. In Hammerfell,
Redguard society split into two main camps; Forebears, those
who had come in the Warrior Wave to purge Hammerfell of
inhabitants, and Crowns, the upper-class who had followed.

The Redguards maintain a strong tradition of sword-mastery

and honor to this day, though the significant Redguard piracy
presence suggests interesting definitions of honor. Redguard
warriors are at their best when using their famed scimitars,
typically singly with a shield (though there are those who fight
with two scimitars, known as “dervishes”). They prefer lighter
armors and cloth to heavy metal, allowing for freedom and
rapidity of movement. Redguards make for strong individual
warriors, though only rarely does one find a Redguard who is
not part of a society or band. They are known for their strict
code of battlefield ethics, preferring to fight honorably even
against creatures they see as below them.

Redguard Characteristic Baseline

Str End Ag Int Wp Prc Prs
27 28 26 22 23 25 24

Traits (simplified: full rules can be found in Chapter 4)

•  Disease Resistance (75%): Characters with this trait have
a chance to resist diseases. Whenever the character would
be infected by a common disease, roll a d100. If the roll is
less than or equal to 75, the character doesn’t get the disease.
•  Resistance (Poison, 3): This character reduces all incoming
poison damage by 3, and gains a +30 bonus to tests made
to resist non-damaging poison effects. This trait can stack.

Powers (see the Powers section later in the Chapter)

•  Adrenaline Rush

Other
•  During character creation, Redguard characters may choose
to begin with a Combat Style [Field] skill trained to Novice
rank for free.

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Generate Characteristics
During this step you will choose your character’s favored char-
acteristics and then roll for your characteristic scores, using the
characteristic baseline appropriate to your choice of race.

Choose Favored Characteristics

Not all characteristics are created equal! Some characters excel
in certain areas over others, beyond a simple difference in raw
characteristic score. Favored Characteristics are those char-
acteristics a character is naturally gifted in: improving those
characteristics, or skills and abilities associated with them, is
easier than usual. Each player can choose their character’s two
favored characteristics (they must be different characteristics).
before they generate their characteristic scores. Learning and
ranking skills or talents governed by a favored characteristic,
or advancing that characteristic, costs 75% of the usual CrP/
XP cost (round down to the nearest multiple of 5).

Rolling Characteristic Scores

Once you have chosen your two favored characteristics and
have a characteristic baseline from your race, you can generate
characteristics:

•  Roll 2d10 seven times and once this is complete assign

each of the resulting two digit values to one of your char-
acteristics (except Luck). Add each roll to the characteristic Strength (Str / SB) measures a character’s physical prowess,
score of the assigned characteristic that is listed in your and their ability to employ that prowess and push themselves
characteristic baseline. to their physical limits.
•  Roll 2d10, add 30 to the result, and assign the resulting
two digit value to your Luck score. Luck cannot exceed Endurance (End / EB) measures a character’s physical health,
50, and cannot be advanced. stamina and toughness, and their resistance to damage.
•  If the GM allows it, you may reroll three of the sets of
2d10 from amongst the pool of rolls (but not the one for Agility (Ag / AB) measures a character’s physical speed, reflexes,
Luck) after all rolls are completed but before you assign and coordination, reflecting their overall ability to move quickly
the results. The new values are final. and gracefully.

Intelligence (Int / IB) measures a character’s mental prowess,

Optional Rule - Point Buy Characteristics problem solving, reasoning, ability to recall information, and
Instead of rolling for characteristics, with GM permission understanding of the mysteries of magicka.
players can instead choose to distribute 90 points amongst
their various characteristic scores (including Luck, which Willpower (Wp / WB) measures a character’s mental control,
has a baseline of 30). No more than 20 points may go to resilience, and their ability to control and shape magicka.
one characteristic.
Perception (Prc / PcB) measures a character’s physical aware-
ness, as well as the accuracy of their “gut instincts” and intuition.
For convenience, all of the characteristics are reprinted here.
For more information see Defining a Character in Chapter 1. Personality (Prs / PsB) measures a character’s natural charisma,
Additionally, from this point onward throughout the process presence, expressiveness, and social abilities.
a player may choose to permanently reduce their character’s
starting Luck score for certain benefits. These will be explained Luck (Lck / LkB) measures a character’s good fortune: how
when they come up. often events tend to go their way. See Luck in Chapter 1.

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Determine Birthsign The Warrior
“The Warrior is the first Guardian Constellation and he protects his
Next you roll for your character’s Birthsign, choosing the charges during their Seasons. The Warrior’s own season is Last Seed
charge of the Warrior, Mage, or Thief and then rolling a d5 when his Strength is needed for the harvest. His Charges are the Lady,
the appropriate table. There is a chance during this step that the the Steed, and the Lord. Those born under the sign of the Warrior
character will receive the Star-Cursed version of a sign instead, are skilled with weapons of all kinds, but prone to short tempers.”
reflecting the threatening presence of the Serpent sign at the
time of their birth. •  Those born under the sign of the Warrior increase their
SP maximum by 1.
Bonuses granted by birthsigns that modify attributes, like •  Star-Cursed Warrior: As above, but also gain 5 Strength
HP, always apply even if the base characteristics that govern and lose 5 Willpower.
that attribute change. Powers granted by Birthsigns can be
found in the Powers section later in this Chapter. The Lady
“The Lady is one of the Warrior’s Charges and her Season is Heartfire.
Those born under the sign of the Lady are kind and tolerant.”
Luck
A player may choose to permanently reduce their char- •  Th
 ose born under the sign of the Lady gain 5 Personality.
acter’s Luck score by 5 in order to choose a Birthsign of •  Star-Cursed Lady: As above, but also gain 5 Endurance
their choice (10 for the star-cursed version) either before and lose 5 Strength.
or after rolling on the table. Alternatively, if the player
decides to roll on the table and rolls a non-star-cursed The Steed
sign, they can choose to permanently reduce their charac- “The Steed is one of the Warrior’s Charges, and her Season is Mid
ter’s Luck score by 5 to take the star-cursed version. Year. Those born under the sign of the Steed are impatient and
always hurrying from one place to another.”

Warrior Birthsign Table •  Th

 ose born under the sign of the Steed increase Speed by 2.
Roll Result •  S  tar-Cursed Steed: As above, but also gain 5 Agility and
1 The Warrior lose 5 Willpower or Perception (pick one).
2 The Lady
The Lord
3 The Steed “The Lord’s Season is First Seed and he oversees all of Tamriel during
4 The Lord the planting. Those born under the sign of the Lord are stronger
5 Reroll, take the Star-Cursed version of the result and healthier than those born under other signs.”

Mage Birthsign Table •  Those born under the sign of the Lord double their natural
Roll Result healing rate.
1 The Mage •  S  tar-Cursed Lord: As above, but also gain 5 Endurance
and the Weakness (fire, 2) trait.
2 The Apprentice
3 The Atronach
4 The Ritual “The Stars of Tamriel are divided into thirteen constellations.
5 Reroll, take the Star-Cursed version of the result Three of them are the major constellations, known as the
Guardians. These are the Warrior, the Mage, and the Thief.
Thief Birthsign Table Each of the Guardians protects its three Charges from the
Roll Result thirteenth constellation, the Serpent.
1 The Thief
The Firmanent
2 The Lover
3 The Shadow
4 The Tower
5 Reroll, take the Star-Cursed version of the result

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The Mage The Thief
“The Mage is a Guardian Constellation whose Season is Rain’s “The Thief is the last Guardian Constellation, and her Season is
Hand when magicka was first used by men. His Charges are the the darkest month of Evening Star. Her Charges are the Lover, the
Apprentice, the Golem, and the Ritual. Those born under the Mage Shadow, and the Tower. Those born under the sign of the Thief are
have more magicka and talent for all kinds of spellcasting, but are not typically thieves, though they take risks more often and only
often arrogant and absent-minded.” rarely come to harm. They will run out of luck eventually, however,
and rarely live as long as those born under other signs.”
•  Those born under the sign of the Mage gain the Power
Well (10) trait. •  Those born under the sign of the Thief roll an extra lucky
•  Star-Cursed Mage: Gain Power Well (25) instead, but lose number that they never lose regardless of their Luck score.
5 Perception, Strength, or Personality (pick one). •  S  tar-Cursed Thief: As above, but the character replaces
their rolled Luck score with 50, gains the Akaviri Danger-
The Apprentice Sense power, and the Running Out of Luck trait. Characters
“The Apprentice’s Season is Sun’s Height. Those born under the sign cannot spend Luck to choose this birth-sign. Instead, it is
of the apprentice have a special affinity for magick of all kinds, but available as a choice for any character who naturally rolled
are more vulnerable to magick as well.” the Thief sign.

•  Those born under the sign of the Apprentice gain the The Lover
Power Well (25) trait and the Weakness (magic, 2) trait. “The Lover is one of the Thief’s Charges and her season is Sun’s Dawn.
•  S  tar-Cursed Apprentice: Gain Power Well (50) and Those born under the sign of the Lover are graceful and passionate.”
Weakness (magic, 3) instead.
•  Th
 ose born under the sign of the Lover gain 5 Agility.
The Atronach •  S  tar-Cursed Lover: As above, but also gain 5 Personality
“The Atronach (often called the Golem) is one of the Mage’s Charges. and lose 5 Willpower or Strength (choose one).
Its season is Sun’s Dusk. Those born under this sign are natural
sorcerers with deep reserves of magicka, but they cannot generate The Shadow
magicka of their own.” “The Shadow’s Season is Second Seed. The Shadow grants those born
under her sign the ability to hide in shadows.”
•  Th
 ose born under the sign of the Atronach gain the Power
Well (50) trait, the Spell Absorption (5) trait, and the •  T hose born under the sign of the Shadow gain the
Stunted Magicka trait. Moonshadow power.
•  S  tar-Cursed Atronach: As above, but gain Power Well •  Star-Cursed Shadow: As above, but also gain 5 Perception
(75) instead and lose 5 Agility or Endurance (pick one). and lose 5 Personality or Strength (pick one).

The Ritual The Tower

“The Ritual is one of the Mage’s Charges and its Season is Morning “The Tower is one of the Thief ’s Charges and its Season is Frostfall.
Star. Those born under this sign have a variety of abilities depending Those born under the sign of the Tower have a knack for finding
on the aspects of the moons and the Divines.” gold and can open locks of all kinds.”

•  Those born under the sign of the Ritual may choose to •  Those born under the sign of the Tower gain the Treasure
gain one of the following powers at the beginning of each Seeker power and 5 Perception.
day: Blessed Touch, Blessed Word, Mara’s Gift. They have •  Star-Cursed Tower: As above, but also gain 5 Agility and
this power until their next long rest, when they can make lose 5 Willpower or Strength (pick one).
another choice if they wish.
•  S  tar-Cursed Ritual: Instead gain all the powers perma-
nently, but lose 5 luck. Optional Rule - Player Chosen Birthsigns
Some groups may not like the random element intro-
duced by rolling for birthsigns. It is acceptable to simply
pick birthsigns without any Luck cost if the whole group
agrees to do so.

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Spend CrP & Purchase Items Character Advancement Costs
Remember that learning and ranking skills or talents governed
At this point it is time to build the bulk of the character. During by a favored characteristic, or advancing that characteristic
this step you may spend any of your Creation Points on any of (increasing its score by 5), costs 75% of the usual CrP/XP
the advancements or other items listed on the table below and (round down to the nearest multiple of 5).
apply the changes to your character sheet.
Elite Advances found in other books can be purchased with
Campaign Power Level Starting CrP CrP. At the end of character creation, excess CrP becomes
Power Level Starting CrP Your character’s CrP is depen- XP instead.
Low 1000+ dent on the Campaign Power
Level: a category chosen by
Medium 2500+
the GM that provides a start- Skill Level Maximum
High 7500+ ing baseline for the power and Depending on however much Crp or total Exp your character
Legendary 12500+ experience of the characters. has, they can only purchase a certain amount of Ranks in any
skill. These are the appropriate skill rank maximums that a
Character Advancement CrP Costs character can have in relation to their Crp/ total Exp:
Advance Type Cost Campaign Skill Experience
Characteristic Advance (+5 score) 150 x (Current Bonus) CrP* Skill Rank Total Exp/Crp
Learning a Skill Varies by Skill Rank** Apprentice 1000
Novice Rank 100 CrP Journeyman 2000
Apprentice Rank 200 CrP (300 total) Adept 3000
Journeyman Rank 300 CrP (600 total) Expert 4000
Adept Rank 400 CrP (1000 total) Master 5000
Expert Rank 500 CrP (1500 total)
Gear & Equipment
Master Rank 800 CrP (2300 total)
Every adventurer needs equipment! The budget of drakes that
Learning a Ritual 25 CrP your character has available to purchase gear before the start of
Expanding a Combat Style the campaign is left to your GM, but we have provided some
25 CrP
(adds one piece of equipment) rough recommendations for their use below:
Learning a Talent Varies by Talent Level
Level 1 100 CrP Campaign Starting Wealth
Level 2 200 CrP Power Level Starting Drakes
Level 3 300 CrP Low 0-1000
Level 4 400 CrP Medium 1000-2500
Level 5 500 CrP High 2500+
Level 6 800 CrP Legendary GM discretion
Learning Magic Varies by Magic
Learning Conventional Spell Obviously these numbers can vary drastically depending on your
5 x (Spell Level) CrP campaign. Some legendary games will begin in prisons! It is
(no tests or costs are required)
also worth noting that you should run your final gear selection
Creating Unconventional Spell
(no tests or costs are required)
5 x (Spell Level)CrP by your GM for their approval: simply having enough money
to theoretically buy something does not mean your character
* Minimum base cost (before % mods) of 100 CrP. could reasonably acquire it. The specifics will come down to
Characters cannot advance Luck. where your campaign is set, and the tone and power level your
** Skill ranks must be purchased in order (see Chapter 3) GM wants to set.

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Generate Lucky Numbers Complete Character Sheet
Once you have calculated your attributes, you should complete
Before finishing off the character, it is time to decide which your character sheet: noting any aspects that still need to be
numbers are tied to your fate! Each character has a set of Lucky finished. Do not forget to fill out relevant aspects of the character
and Unlucky numbers that, when rolled as a test result, result state, including things like equipment, magic, encumbrance
in a critical success or critical failure (respectively). To generate level (taking into account everything the character plans on
your Lucky and Unlucky numbers, follow these steps: carrying), and so forth.

•  A character has a number of Lucky Numbers equal to Finally, make sure you are prepared to role-play the character
their Luck bonus. Roll 1d100 this many times, rerolling themself. Having a character name, a sense of their backstory,
any duplicates. These are your Lucky Numbers! and a picture of their personality will help you have as much
•  A character has a number of Unlucky Numbers equal to fun as possible with your campaign. Enjoy your adventures
five minus their Luck bonus. Roll 1d100 this many times, with the UESRPG!
rerolling any duplicates (and rerolling any of your Lucky
Numbers). These are your Unlucky Numbers!
“Yes. You’re in Morrowind. I don’t know why you’re here. Or
If a character’s Luck bonus changes later, then convert Lucky why you were released from prison and shipped here. But
into Unlucky numbers as appropriate. your authorization comes directly from Emperor Uriel
Septim VII himself. And I don’t need to know any more than
that. When you leave this office, you are a free man.”
Finishing Touches
Sellus Gravius, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
You’re almost done! All that’s left is to calculate your attributes
and make any last minute touches, then you’ll be ready to go!

Calculate Attributes
The player should now calculate all their attributes based on
the finalized values of their characteristics. Some of these have
already been determined. The player should calculate the fol-
lowing attributes and note the values on their character sheet:

•  Health Points (HP): Endurance / 2 (round up)

•  Languistics (La): IB / 2 (round up)
•  Stamina Points (SP): EB
•  Magicka Points (MP): Intelligence
•  Size Category: Standard by default.
•  Speed: SB + [2 x AB]
•  Carry Rating (CR): [4 x SB] + [2 x EB]
•  Initiative Rating (IR): AB + IB + PcB
•  Action Points (AP): 3

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Powers The circle follows the character, but only remains as long as
they continue to speak the words and take the Cast Magic
Powers are magic abilities inherent to certain people that cost action each turn, and it can be sustained for at most 1 minute
no magicka, but whose use is limited. They are typically granted (10 rounds). This power can only be used once until after the
by virtue of a character’s race, or the sign under which they were character’s next long rest.
born. Some provide passive effects, while others are activated
abilities. Mara’s Gift
This character can speak the word of the divines for an hour
Adrenaline Rush in order to remove a single wound and all of its effects (not
The character may choose to gain 1 SP at any time. If the including lost limbs) from themselves. This also restores an
character is fatigued when this power is used then remove a amount of HP equal to the amount of damage dealt to cause
level of fatigue instead. This SP persists only for that encounter, the wound. The character may choose to burn 2d6 Luck in
and this power may only be used once until after the character’s order to allow this power to also restore lost limbs. The character
next long rest. must remain still for the entire duration while they perform
the ritual. This power can only be used once until after the
Akaviri Danger-Sense character’s next long rest.
The character may make a Luck test in order to avoid surprise.
Moonshadow
Ancestor Guardian The character possesses a simple form of innate shadow magic.
The Dunmer can, once per Long Rest, cast Sanctuary (3) on This power may be activated once a day with the use of the Cast
themselves that lasts for 3 Rounds as a free action that costs no Magic action. The character becomes Invisible for 18 seconds
Magicka Points, and requires no test. Additionally, the Dunmer (3 rounds).This invisibility is broken if the character makes an
can perform a ritual that costs 10 drakes worth of incense and attack while benefiting from the power.
powders during a Long Rest to consult with their ancestor, But unlike normal invisibility, it reforms at the beginning of the
asking up to d4+1 questions. The ancestor replies only with a next round, as long as the invisibility still has at least 1 round
disembodied voice only the Dunmer can hear, or sends imag- of duration left.
ery or signs to be interpreted. This is up to GM’s arbitration. The character may spend a Luck point, or burn one Luck, to
The ancestor can only share knowledge and wisdom it would extend this duration by one round (this may be done as many
reasonably have had while they were alive. times as the character desires). This power may only be used
once until after the character’s next long rest.
Blessed Touch
This character can speak the word of the divines for an hour Treasure Seeker
in order to remove a single wound and all of its effects (not The character has a knack for finding treasure, and overcoming
including lost limbs) from another character. This also restores the obstacles that protect it. At any time the character can choose
an amount of HP equal to the amount of damage dealt to cause to reroll a failed Subterfuge test made to pick a lock or disarm
the wound. The character may choose to burn 2d6 Luck in a trap, but only once for a given test. This power may only be
order to allow this power to also restore lost limbs. The target used once until after the character’s next long rest.
character must remain still for the entire duration while the
character performs the ritual. This power can only be used once War Cry
until after the character’s next long rest. Nords are able to call on a very simple form of the Thu’um and
harness it to frighten their enemies in battle. As an action, they
Blessed Word can issue a mighty war cry that forces all enemies who hear it
The character may begin speaking the word of the divines to make a Panic (+30) test. If a character passes this test, they
through the use of the Cast Magic action. This has the effect are immune to the effects of this power for the remainder of
of creating a circle with a radius equal to their Willpower bonus the encounter. This power may only be used once until after
in meters. Characters with the Undead or Undying traits must the character’s next long rest.
flee the circle and no characters with those traits may willingly
enter it unless they can pass a -40 Willpower test (which may
only be attempted once per round).

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 Chapter 3: Skills
“To achieve true mastery, you must understand what it is you’re doing. It ain’t simply enough to perform a
perfect thrust of a blade -- you must also know what you are doing and why.”

Seryne Relas, “Breathing Water”

M ost tasks that a character can perform are measured by
their skills. Skill ranks reflect the character’s experience,
training, and overall ability to perform these actions. Skills
Favored Skills
A character’s favored skills are those skills that are governed by
at least one of the character’s Favored Characteristics. Favored
are either trained or untrained. Each trained skill has a corre- skills cost 75% of the usual XP to advance in rank (round down
sponding Skill Rank, which has an associated value from 0 to to the nearest multiple of 5).
5, which reflects how capable the character is at utilizing that
skill. Each skill has one or more Governing Characteristics: a Skill Ranks
set of characteristics that reflect the many ways that a character Skill Rank (Value)
can utilize a single skill. XP (total) Equivalence
(Bonus)
(Untrained) (-10) - No knowledge.
When a character makes a skill test, they apply a bonus equal
Novice (0) (+0) 100 Rudimentary knowledge.
to +10 times the value of their skill rank (starting at +0 for
novice (rank 0), and up to +50 at master (rank 5)) to the chosen Apprentice (1) (+10) 200 (300) Basic proficiency.
characteristic. Typically the player chooses which characteristic Hands on experience
to use, but the GM may require that they must use a particular Journeyman (2) (+20) 300 (600) and/or some professional
one if they feel the circumstances dictate such. If a character training.
uses an untrained skill, the test suffers a -10 penalty. Extensive experience or
Adept (3) (+30) 400 (1000)
training.
Specializations Expert (4) (+40) 500 (1500) Professional level ability.
Trained skills can also have accompanying Specializations, Master (5) (+50) 800 (2300) Complete mastery.
which represent areas of concentration and focus in a character’s
training and experience with that skill. A character may be
rewarded to a player by a GM for character actions, roleplay, or
background events. When making a skill test in the listed area
of specialization, the character gains an additional +10 bonus
to the test. A character cannnot benefit from more than one
specialization at a time. It is recommended that GMs gift one
Specialization for every 500 Xp or 1000 Crp. Specializations
cannot be related to actions that occur during combat.

An example of how a specialization in Dwemer lore could be

rewarded is if a player that finds a book about dwemer and
dedicates time in character to reading all of it.

Skill Types
There are two types of skills, Standard Skills and Field Skills.
Standard skills function as described above, but field skills are
different, and can be identified by the “[Field]” in their name.

Field skills are collections of related skills that all function inde-
pendently as standard skills. For example: Profession [Smithing]
and Profession [Medicine] function as separate skills that must
be trained and ranked up independently. Both skills have their
own separate skill rank, though they function similarly because
they share the same “parent” skill. Sometimes the fields will share
governing characteristics, but sometimes each will have its own.

Learning and Advancing Skills

The XP cost to learn a skill (upgrade it to trained, novice rank)
is 100 XP. From then on, the cost to advance to the desired
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 Skills Skill Descriptions
Skill Governing Characteristics
Acrobatics Strength, Agility This section gives an overview of each skill, what it represents,
its governing characteristics (listed in parenthesis), and some
Alchemy Intelligence
common applications.
Alteration Willpower
Athletics Strength, Endurance Acrobatics (Str, Ag)
Combat Style [Field] Strength, Agility Example Specializations: Contortion, Balance, Jumping
Command Strength, Intelligence, Personality
Commerce Personality
Acrobatics covers the spectrum of physical activities involving
explosive body movements and feats of flexibility and balance.
Conjuration Willpower
Your GM may ask you to test Acrobatics when you try to accom-
Deceive Personality plish tasks like the following...
Destruction Willpower
Enchant Intelligence •   eaping deftly between rooftops or over an enemy
L
Evade Agility •  Escaping from bonds
•  Squeezing into a small space
Illusion Willpower
•  Balancing on the edge of a cliff
Investigate Intelligence, Perception
Logic Intelligence, Perception For rules regarding jumping, see Movement & Encumbrance
Lore Intelligence in Chapter 5.
Mysticism Willpower
Navigate Intelligence, Perception Alchemy (Int)
Example Specializations: Healing, Fortifying, Poisons
Observe Perception
Persuade Strength, Personality Alchemy is the arcane art of brewing potions and poisons by
Profession [Field] (Varies) combining ingredients in order to exploit their magical effects.
Restoration Willpower This skill can be used to create a variety of concoctions with
Ride Agility dramatic effects ranging from potions of levitation or healing, to
Stealth Agility, Perception magical poisons. Your GM may ask you to test Alchemy when
you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Subterfuge Agility, Intelligence, Personality
Survival Intelligence, Perception •  B
 rewing a potion or poison
•  Identifying magical ingredients
•  Identifying the effects of an unknown potion

The rules for potions are found under Alchemy in Chapter 6.

Alteration (Wp)
Example Specializations: Shields, Flight, Weight Manipulation,
Spell Creation

This skill influences the use of spells from the school of Alteration.
As a school, Alteration focuses on altering the physical and
magical properties of things. Your GM may ask you to test
Alteration when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...

•  C ast an Alteration spell

•  Identify the effects of Alteration magic

For detailed rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6.

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Athletics (Str, End)
Example Specializations: Running, Swimming, Climbing

Athletics represents a character’s ability to perform physically

taxing activities, often under stress or with little to no prepara-
tion. Your GM may ask you to test Athletics when you try to
accomplish tasks like the following...

•  J umping a particularly long distance through brute strength

•  Walking a long distance without stopping
•  Lifting a heavy object
•  Climbing up the side of a cliff

For more information, see Movement & Size in Chapter 5.

Combat Style [Field] (Str, Ag)

Characters may not acquire specializations for this skill.

Fighting skills are packaged into Combat Styles, which represent

the complete package of training, tactics, and experience that
constitutes a specific style of combat. Combat Styles can be
associated with culture, careers, or even schools of combat.
Commerce (Prs)
Specifically, individual Combat Styles are represented by the Example Specializations: Haggling, Acquisition, Sales
Combat Style [Field] skill, where the field represents the name
of the combat style. This skill is used to make melee or ranged Commerce reflects a character’s ability to engage in business
weapon attack tests, and defense tests, in combat when using related activities and covers anything involving the practi-
the equipment associated with the style. cal application of economics. Your GM may ask you to test
Commerce when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
For full information on Combat Styles, see Combat Styles at
the end of this chapter.. •  Haggling for a better price on an item
•   ocating an item for sale
L
Command (Str, Int, Prs) •  Running a business
Example Specializations: Battlefield Commander, Inspiration •  Appraising an item

Command measures a character’s skill at coordinating allies, The rules for using the Commerce skill to buy and sell items
inspiring them and, if necessary, instilling fear in order to moti- are handled in Pricing & Acquisition in Chapter 7.
vate them. Your GM may ask you to test Command when you
try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Conjuration (Wp)
•   iving effective orders during a battle
G Example Specializations: Atronach Summoning, Spirit Summoning
•  Organizing civilians to defend their homes
•  Riling up a crowd with an inspiring speech This skill influences the use of spells from the school of
•  Convincing cowards to stand and fight Conjuration. As a school, Conjuration focuses on calling upon
and and interacting with various otherworldly entities. Your GM
may ask you to test Conjuration when you try to accomplish
tasks like the following...

•  C ast a Conjuration spell

•  Identify a summoned entity

For detailed rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6.

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Deceive (Prs) Evade (Ag)
Example Specializations: Blathering, Impersonation Characters may not acquire specializations for this skill.

Deceive measure’s a character’s aptitude for fooling others into Evade measures a character’s ability to escape from observed,
believing something that is not true. A Deceive test should only impending danger through the use of fluid movement and quick
be required if the character believes that they are lying. This test reaction times. This skill is most often used to defend against
can be opposed by a Logic test or an Observe test, depending attacks in combat, or to avoid other physical dangers. Your GM
on the nature of the deception. Your GM may ask you to test may ask you to test Evade when you try to accomplish tasks
Deceive when you try to accomplish tasks like the following... like the following...

•  Pretend to be someone you are not •   uck beneath an incoming spell

D
•   alk your way out of trouble
T •  Dodge a sword swing
•  Lie about something •  Avoid falling debris
•  Pretend to be an expert on a subject •  Stay out of reach of multiple attackers

Destruction (Wp) For rules regarding its use in combat, see Combat in Chapter 5.
Example Specializations: Spell Creation
Illusion (Wp)
This skill influences the use of spells from the school of Example Specializations: Visual Illusions, Auditory Illusions, Mental
Destruction. As a school, Destruction focuses on harming Manipulation, Spell Creation
targeted objects and beings through the use of various kinds
of elemental and magical attacks. Your GM may ask you to This skill influences the use of spells from the school of Illusion.
test Destruction when you try to accomplish tasks like the As a school, Illusion focuses on manipulation and deception
following... to affect the minds of targets and the light around them. Your
GM may ask you to test Illusion when you try to accomplish
•  C ast a Destruction spell tasks like the following...
•  Identify the effects of Destruction magic
•  C ast an Illusion spell
For detailed rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6. •  Identify the effects of Illusion magic

Enchant (Int) For detailed rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6.
Example Specializations: Destruction Enchantments, Enchanting
Weapons, Creating Scrolls Investigate (Int, Prc)
Example Specializations: Canvassing, Research
Enchanting is the arcane art of creating enchanted items by
binding the energy contained within soul gems to another Investigate reflects the character’s skill at conducting an inves-
physical object. Your GM may ask you to test Enchant when tigation. This encompasses everything from simple inquiries to
you try to accomplish tasks like the following... coordinating a complex investigation and searching through
piles of clues to find an answer. Your GM may ask you to test
•  Create an enchanted item Investigate when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
•  I dentify the effects of an enchantment
•  Learn how to use a mysterious enchanted item •   ather information from a crowd
G
•  Repair an enchanted item •  Sift through an archive searching for information
•  Locate a person or place in a large city
The specific uses of the Enchanting skill for creating enchanted •  Use clues to solve a mystery
items are handled under Enchanting in Chapter 6.

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Logic (Int, Prc) Navigate (Int, Prc)
Example Specializations: Puzzles, Gambling, Riddles Example Specializations: Cartography, Marine Navigation,
Direction Sense
The Logic skill represents a character’s ability to think logically,
solve puzzles, and dissect information rationally and quickly. The Navigate skill reflects a character’s ability to plot and follow a
Your GM may ask you to test Logic when you try to accomplish course from one point to another, as well as the ability to provide
tasks like the following... directions and lead others along the plotted course. Your GM
may ask you to test Navigation when you try to accomplish
•  S olve a puzzle or riddle tasks like the following...
•  Perform mathematical calculations
•  Make sense of a confusing situation •  Find your way out of a dungeon
•  Realize something simple you may have overlooked •   lot a course for a ship
P
•  Improve your odds in a game of chance •  Create a map of a mountain range
•  Lead your party through a forest
Lore (Int)
Example Specializations: Art, Daedra, History, Magic, Legends, Observe (Prc)
The Black Marsh, Warfare, Altmer Example Specializations: Awareness, Scrutiny, Searching, Hearing,
Smell, Sight
Lore represents a character’s ability to recall information of all
types. This includes any knowledge that they would possess Observe represents a character’s general awareness of their sur-
due to their education or experience and is meant to represent roundings and their ability to notice things that others might
a character’s general knowledge. dismiss. Your GM may ask you to test Observe when you try
to accomplish tasks like the following...
Specializations in this skill reflect a character’s focus on one
particular subject. Remember that “general knowledge and •  S pot an ambush before it happens
education” is a relative term: no matter how smart a character •  Identify when someone is acting strangely
is, they shouldn’t be able to roll to recall an obscure fact about •  Locate a hidden switch or trap in a room
unless they would have reasonably encountered the fact before. •  Notice a strange creature in the distance

Your GM may ask you to test Lore when you try to accomplish Persuade (Str, Prs)
tasks like the following... Example Specializations: Charm, Intimidation, Seduction

•   emember specific details about something you learned

R Persuade is a measure of the character’s knack for influencing
•  Identify a creature that you have only read about people through strength of personality or threat of intimidation.
•  Reconcile new information with what you already know Persuade tests are most often opposed by Willpower tests if the
•  Find similarities between two ancient legends target wishes to resist. Your GM may ask you to test Persuade
when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Mysticism (Wp)
Example Specializations: Telekinesis, Detection, Spell Creation •  I mpressing others with tales of one’s accomplishments
•  Intimidate someone into doing what you want
This skill influences the use of spells from the school of Mysticism. •  Making a new friend, or seducing a person of interest
As a school, Mysticism is a rather obscure discipline focused •  Convincing others to agree with you
on manipulating magicka itself to produce a number of exotic
effects. Your GM may ask you to test Mysticism when you try
to accomplish tasks like the following... Profession [Field] (Varies)
Profession [Field] represents the character’s formal or informal
•  C ast a Mysticism spell training and experience in a specific profession. It is used to
•  Identify the effects of Mysticism magic perform work related tasks, or to reference specialized knowledge
that someone trained in that profession might have. The follow-
For detailed rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6 ing table contains a list of common fields and their governing
characteristics. Feel free to invent your own with GM permission.

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 Profession Fields Stealth (Ag, Prc)
Governing Example Specializations: Camouflage, Shadowing, Infiltration
Field
Characteristic
Acting Personality Stealth is a measure of a character’s ability to remain unnoticed
in a variety of settings and environments through the employ-
Animal Trainer Intelligence
ment of specific techniques. This test can be opposed by an
Art Personality
Observe test when appropriate. Your GM may ask you to test
Bureaucracy Intelligence Stealth when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
(Physical Crafts) Agility
Engineering Intelligence •  S hadowing someone through a marketplace
Linguistics Intelligence •  Sneaking up on an enemy camp
•  Camouflaging yourself in the undergrowth
Medicine Intelligence
•  Sneaking past a sleeping monster
Musicianship Agility
Seamanship Intelligence For rules regarding the use of Stealth in combat, see Combat
Smithing Strength in Chapter 5.

For information regarding the use of the Profession [Medicine] Subterfuge (Ag, Int, Prs)
skill to care for injured characters, see Physical Health in Chapter Example Specializations: Lockpicking, Sleight of Hand, Traps
5. For information regarding the various crafting oriented pro-
fessions, see Crafting in Chapter 7. The Subterfuge skill is a measure of the character’s ability to
use artifice, guile, and manual dexterity to circumvent normal
Restoration (Wp) limits and restrictions. Your GM may ask you to test Subterfuge
Example Specializations: Healing, Wards, Fortification, Spell when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Creation
•   isguising yourself as someone else
D
This skill influences the use of spells from the school of •  Picking a lock on a door
Restoration. Restoration is focused on healing and restoring •  Palming a small object unnoticed
targets, and harming the undead. Your GM may ask you to test •  Disarming a trap
Restoration when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Survival (Int, Prc)
•  C ast a Restoration spell Example Specializations: Desert Survival, Foraging, Tracking
•  Identify the effects of Restoration magic
The Survival skill is a measure of a character’s ability to subsist
For rules regarding the use of this skill, see Chapter 6. away from civilization. The difficulty is associated with the
local environmental constraints. Your GM may ask you to test
Ride (Ag) Survival when you try to accomplish tasks like the following...
Example Specializations: Horse Racing
•  Gathering food and water from the environment
The Ride skill is a measure of your character’s ability to control •   racking a person or animal through the woods
T
various mounts. The difficulty is associated with the demands •  Identifying dangerous plants
being placed upon the creature, and its level of familiarity to •  Applying first aid to a character in order to stabilize them.
the rider. Your GM may ask you to test Ride when you try to
accomplish tasks like the following...

•  P ush a horse to ride faster.

•  Leap over an obstacle on a mount.
•  Attempt to ride a strange beast.

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Combat Styles
Fighting skills are packaged into Combat Styles, which repre-
sent the complete package of training, tactics, and experience “The Prince’s longblade slashed across the Akavir’s chest and
that constitutes a specific style of combat. Combat Styles can the sudden, intense pain cuased him to drop his weapons. In
be associated with culture, careers, or even schools of combat. a moment, it was over. Savirien-Chorak was prostrate in the
dust with the Prince’s longsword at this throat. “The game’s
Specifically, individual Combat Styles are represented by the over!” shouted the Emperor, barely heard over the applause
Combat Style [Field] skill, where the field is the name of the from the stadium.”
combat style. This skill is used to make melee (or ranged)
weapon attack and defense tests in combat when using the “2920, The Last Year of the First Era”
equipment associated with the style. The character may use
either their Strength or Agility as a base for the skill test when
making melee weapon attack or defense tests, but must use
their Agility for the test when making ranged weapon attacks. Utilizing Untrained Weapons/Armor
Occasionally characters may be forced to use a weapon that
Rather than creating preset combat styles we have allowed play- they have not specifically trained to use. Characters who use
ers and GMs to invent their own to more accurately reflect the equipment that they are not trained to use suffer the usual
characters they wish to portray. Each combat style should be -10 penalty for using an untrained skill on any associated
accompanied by a list of equipment it incorporates (see below), tests that the GM deems appropriate.
and a description of the style of fighting that it represents (see
examples to the bottom right). Combat Style Examples
Below are some example Combat Styles to use for inspiration
Trained Equipment in your campaigns.
Each Combat Style has an associated set of weapon, armor, and
shield types. A character with that Combat Style is capable Combat Style [Cloak and Dagger]
of using that equipment effectively in the situations the style The character is trained to use small, concealable weapons in close
is designed for. Combat Styles may encompass up to five quarters against single, typically unarmored, opponents.
different types of equipment to start. Unarmed combat is •  Equipment: Dagger, Shortsword, Throwing Dagger,
included in this category as well, reflecting that the character is Unarmed Combat, Light Armor.
trained to fight without weapons. Armor is divided into types
using the associated weight class quality: light, medium, heavy, Combat Style [Imperial Legionnaire]
or super heavy. Armor without a quality requires no training. Legionnaires are trained to fight in battlefield formations with sword,
spear, and shield, using javelins to soften up the enemy.
Each style’s associated trained equipment is chosen when the •  Equipment: Spear, Shortsword, Javelin, Tower Shield,
character learns the style, and it can be expanded to a maximum Medium Armor.
of ten different types of equipment. Expanding a combat style
by adding a weapon, armor, or shield type to the list of a Combat Style [Knight]
style’s trained equipment costs 25 XP. Knights are masters of chivalrous combat, preferring to engage their
opponents in duels of honor and skill. In open battle they wear
Fighting in Unfamiliar Circumstances heavy armor and fight primarily from horseback.
Occasionally characters may be forced to fight with familiar •  Equipment: Lance, Shield, Longsword, Mace, Heavy
weapons, but in strange circumstances. For example, a noble Armor.
duelist who is used to fighting honorable one on one fencing
duels might somehow find himself in a bar brawl with their Combat Style [Argonian Guerrilla Fighter]
sword handy. Or perhaps a battlefield soldier used to fighting The Black Marsh is known across Tamriel for its guerrilla fighters.
on horseback finds himself face to face with an assassin at home. Argonian warriors fight in light armor with short blades, spears,
and at range, engaging their enemies in small skirmishes.
Generally most characters are trained to use the weapons in •  Equipment: Shortsword, Spear, Short Bow, Javelin,
their style in widely applicable circumstances, but in certain Unarmed Combat.
cases like these the GM shouldn’t be afraid to impose a -10
penalty (or more, if appropriate) on Combat Style tests made
by a character who is out of their element.

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 Chapter 4: Talents & Traits
“Like a sudden, violent snow squall that rends travelers blind and threatens to tear loose the very foundations
of the sturdiest hall, the Snow Prince did sweep into our numbers. Indeed the ice and snow did begin to swirl and churn
about the Elf, as if called upon to serve his bidding. The spinning of that gleaming spear whistled a dirge to all those
who would stand in the way of the Snow Prince, and our mightiest fell before him that day.”

“Fall of the Snow Prince”

S kills are not the only way a character’s abilities can be mea-
sured. Talents and traits are important parts of any Character.
Talents are the various unique abilities the character has come to
Learning Talents
The XP cost to learn a talent is based on that talent’s level.
Characters must fulfill all requirements for a talent in order to
possess through training or experience. They include everything learn it. Learning talents governed by a skill with a favored
from passive bonuses to activated abilities, and can even modify characteristic costs 75% of the regular XP cost (round down
how the character uses certain skills. Traits are rules that reflect to the nearest multiple of 5).
various natural facts about the character or certain abilities they
possess, such as the ability to fly or see in the dark. Awareness
Awareness talents focus on enhancing a character’s ability to
Talents perceive their environment and glean information about others.

Most talents have a Governing Skill or Characteristic on Combat Senses

which they are based. Talents governed by a skill with one of a The character has keen combat instincts.
character’s favored characteristics cost less. Some talents have Level 4
more than one governing skill or characteristic, in which case The character can choose to use 3 times their Perception Bonus
only one of them needs to be favored to reduce the cost (there instead of the usual formula when determining Initiative Rating.
is no bonus for having more than one of them favored). Some
have none, in which case the character does not need to meet Honed Senses
any characteristic requirements, and simply pays the base cost. The character has honed their physical senses beyond the capabilities
of the average person through training or experience.
The following sections divide talents into categories and offer Level 2
descriptions and prerequisites for each. The character has honed their senses so that they can partially
compensate for the loss of one with the others. Halves all pen-
Talent Levels alties imposed on any tests by the loss or impairment of one
Each talent has an associated Talent Level. Talents of higher sense (bad lighting, blindness, deafness, and so on) as long as
levels have more powerful effects, as they represent more pow- they have the others to fall back on.
erful abilities that are more difficult to acquire. The level of
the talent determines the XP cost of that talent. The level also One with All
determines a talent’s characteristic requirements. A character The character has honed their senses to the peak of their capabilities.
must meet the characteristic score or skill level requirement of Level 5
at least one of the talent’s governing characteristics before they Requires/Replaces Honed Senses
can purchase it. They must use their base characteristic score The character has honed their senses so that they can entirely
for this, meaning that magic, enchantments, etc. do not count compensate for the loss of one with the others. Negates all
towards this. Some talents have additional requirements, which penalties imposed on any tests by the loss or impairment of
will be listed with those talents. one sense (bad lighting, blindness, deafness, and so on) as
long as they have the others to fall back on.
If a talent has no listed governing characteristic, then there is no
need to meet any characteristic requirements, and the talent’s Observant
cost is always reduced as if it was governed by the character’s The character can spot threats coming at a distance.
favored characteristic. Level 5: Evade(Journeyman)
The character can treat their Evade skill as also being governed
Talent Costs and Requirements by Perception.
Talent Level XP Cost
1 100 Hyper Awareness
The character uses their extreme awareness to dominate combat.
2 200
Level 6: Observe(Adept)
3 300 Requires Observant
4 400 When the character passes any Combat Style or Evade skill
5 500 test they can choose to take the number of degrees of success
6 800 that they rolled, or take a number equal to their Observe
skill rank instead.

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Invisible Brawler
The character is aware of every leaf and branch around them as The character is used to fighting in chaotic brawls, and can use that
they move, and rarely makes a sound or leaves a trace. chaos to his advantage.
Level 2 Level 1: Combat Style, Evade (Apprentice)
Survival tests made to track the character suffer a -20 penalty. The character adds a bonus degree of success to any successful
Combat Style or Evade tests made while within melee range of
Keen Intuition two or more opponents.
The character has a powerful intuition developed through experience,
and rarely misses important details. Gladiator
Level 5: Observe(Journeyman) The character is accustomed to fighting outnumbered, and can
When the character passes an Observe skill test they can choose easily defend themself against multiple opponents.
to take the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take Level 5: Combat Style, Evade (Journeyman)
a number equal to their Observe skill rank instead. Requires Brawler
If the character is the target of a melee attack while within the
Light Sleeper melee range of at least two opponents, then they make a free
The character is a particularly light sleeper, and seems to be able defensive reaction against that attack, but only once per round.
to sense danger approaching.
Level 2: Observe(Apprentice) God of War
The character always counts as being awake for the purposes of The character fights best when surrounded by foes, and is at home
making Observe tests and determining surprise, even if asleep. in the swirling tide of battle.
Level 6: Combat Style, Evade (Adept)
Danger Sense Requires Brawler and Gladiator
The character has a sixth sense that allows them to anticipate When the character passes a Combat Style or Evade skill test
danger. made while within melee range of two or more opponents
Level 3 (and made against those opponents) they can choose to take
Requires Light Sleeper the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take a
The character can always test Perception to avoid surprise, number equal to the corresponding skill rank instead.
regardless of the circumstances. Note: The Brawler talent only applies to the rolled DoS.

Combat Crippling Strikes

Combat talents improve a character’s ability to successfully The character can direct and focus the force of his blow to inflict
engage and triumph in a variety of combat scenarios. bone-shattering injuries.
Level 2: Combat Style, Evade (Apprentice)
Arms Master The character causes enemies wounded by them with a melee
The character is skilled in the fundamentals of combat and is at weapon attack to have a -10 penalty to their shock test. This
home using all sorts of weapons. stacks with any other penalties to shock tests.
Level 3: Combat Style (Apprentice)
The character never suffers the usual -20 untrained penalty for Killing Blow
using weapons not included in one of their Combat Styles. The character can put all of themself into a single attack aimed
to end the fight.
Berserker Level 6: Combat Style (Adept)
The character can psych themselves up into a frenzy. Requires Crippling Strikes
Level 1: Willpower(30) When making a power attack, this character increases the
The character may take a primary action to gain the Frenzied damage to 3 times the amount spent to a maximum of 3
condition. for +9 damage.

Controlled Anger Dauntless Bulwark

The character’s rage burns hot one moment, and vanishes the next. The character positions themself at the front of any fight, and strives
Level 4: Willpower(35) always to protect his allies from harm.
Requires Berserker Level 3
The character may remove the Frenzied condition as a free Opponents within the character’s melee range cannot make
action. attacks of opportunity against this character’s allies.

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Defender
The character is willing to step in and take a hit for their allies.
Level 3
As a 1 AP defensive reaction the character can switch positions
with an ally within 1 meter if that ally is attacked, become the
new target of the attack, and either block, parry, or counter
it (does not require an additional AP to be spent). Counter
attacking in this way can be done before the character has their
first turn in combat.

Duelist
The character is used to fighting one on one, where they can focus
entirely on their opponent.
Level 1: Combat Style, Evade (Apprentice)
The character adds a bonus degree of success to any successful
Combat Style or Evade tests made while within melee range
of only one opponent.

Exploit Advantage
The character is a fearsome foe in duels, taking maximum advan- Eye of Vengeance
tage of every mistake. The character’s well aimed shots can inflict terrible wounds.
Level 4: Combat Style, Evade (Journeyman) Level 2: Agility(35)
Requires Duelist The character causes enemies wounded by them with a ranged
As long as no other characters are within melee range of weapon attack to have a -10 penalty to their shock test. This
you or your opponent, whenever you succeed on a defensive stacks with any other penalties to shock tests.
reaction test against an attacker that failed its attack test, you
immediately regain one AP. This can only be done once per Fearsome
round. The character is an imposing presence in a fight, and they use this
to make his enemies think twice about confronting them directly.
Champion Level 5: Persuade(Journeyman)
The character fights best one on one, where they can take the full The character may use the Persuade (Strength) skill in place of
measure of their opponent. the Evade skill when taking the Evade reaction against melee
Level 6: Combat Style, Evade (Adept) attacks.
Requires Duelist and Exploit Advantage
When the character passes a Combat Style or Evade skill Follow-up Strike
test made while within melee range of only one opponent The character is able to make a quick strike after a failed one.
(and made against that opponent) they can choose to take Level 3
the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take a Whenever the character fails a Combat Style test made to attack
number equal to the corresponding skill rank instead. while dual-wielding, they can choose to spend a SP to make
Note: The Duelist talent only applies to the rolled DoS. a follow-up attack with the other weapon at a -20 penalty as
a Free action.
Dual Fighter This does not count as a new attack for the purpose of the
The character is particularly skilled at fighting with two weapons, attacks per round limit.
fluidly weaving attacks and parries together.
Level 6 Lightning Reflexes
When wielding two weapons, the character raises the maximum The character reacts rapidly to danger.
number of melee attacks they are allowed to make in one round Level 5
from two to three as long as they use each weapon to attack When making an initiative roll, the character can roll twice and
at least once. choose the higher of the two rolls. Additionally, the character
can attempt to parry ranged attacks (but not spells) at a -20.

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Mighty Cleave Shadow Strike
The character cleaves through multiple targets in one blow. The character can strike and melt back into the shadows.
Level 4: Strength(50) Level 5: Stealth(Adept)
While wielding a weapon in two hands the character can, as part Requires Sneak Attack
of an All Out Attack choose to forsake the +20 attack bonus If the character makes a ranged attack while hidden, then
and instead strike two viable targets within their melee range. they can attempt a Stealth test opposed by the Observe of any
Each target must be within 2 meters of another target. The enemies who would reasonably be able to notice the attack.
character still only rolls once for the attack, but each defender On success, or if they roll more degrees of success, they remain
has an opportunity to defend normally. Roll damage separately hidden from those enemies. Alternatively, if the attack is a
for each target hit. This attack cannot gain advantages, and only melee attack, the character can forgo the advantage gained
counts as a single attack for the round. by being hidden to use this talent.

Precise Thunder Charge

The character is precise in their every attack. The character rushes their opponents with a wild charge.
Level 4 Level 2
The character suffers no penalty for Precision Strike attacks. The character can make an All Out Attack without the usual
+20 bonus whenever they take the dash action if their movement
Quick Draw would carry them into melee range with someone they did not
The character is able to quickly ready themself for combat, drink a begin his turn within melee range of, and as long as they move
potion, or switch out weapons. at least half of their base Speed towards the target in that turn.
Level 2 This All Out Attack only costs 1 AP instead of the usual 2.
The character’s first Ready Weapon action in a given round does
not cost AP (Except reloads) Tricky Fighter
Additionally, the character can choose to either reduce the AP The character uses deceit and trickery to their advantage in combat.
cost of drinking a potion to 1 or drink a potion without pro- Level 4: Deceive(Journeyman)
voking Attacks of Opportunity. When the character passes a Combat Style or Evade skill test
made against an opponent in melee range they can choose to
Skirmisher take the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take
The character is able to fire on the move. a number equal to their Deceive skill rank.
Level 3: Agility(35)
The character can make a ranged attack as a free action whenever Rapid Reload
they take the Dash action but at a -20 penalty. The character is able to quickly reload to take a second shot.
Level 3
Sneak Attack The character reduces the Reload quality of any ranged weapons
The character takes advantage of stealth to set a deadly strike. they wield by 1 (to a minimum of 0, a free action).
Level 2: Stealth(Apprentice)
The character adds their Stealth skill rank to the damage of Teamwork
successful attacks made if they were hidden from the target or The character is able to coordiante their efforts with their allies.
had advantage when they made the attack. Level 1
The character adds a bonus degree of success to any successful
Assassinate Combat Style tests made to attack or defend against opponents
The character takes every advantage to make their victims hurt in melee range as long as that opponent is also within melee
while unseen. range of an ally who also has this talent.
Level 4: Stealth(Journeyman)
Requires Sneak Attack Back to Back
The character can cause only the damage from Sneak Attack The character fights best with allies, each watching over the other.
to ignore any AR of the hit location they are hitting if they Level 4: Combat Style(Journeyman)
are attacking with a one handed weapon that has the Exploit Requires Teamwork
Weakness quality. The character can make an attack of opportunity whenever an
enemy within their melee range makes a melee attack against
an ally who also has this talent.

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Unarmed Prowess Manifold Enchanter
The character is a master of attacking while unarmed. The character is able to craft enchantments with more than one effect.
Level 3: Strength(40) Level 6: Enchanting(Adept)
The character adds their Strength bonus to their unarmed The character can create cast, strike, and constant enchantments
damage. with up to three effects/spells instead of just one.

Unarmed Defender Master Alchemist

The character is a master of defending themself while unarmed. “The character knows how to safely get the most out of any given
Level 5: Strength(50) ingredient.”.
Requires Unarmed Prowess Level 5: Alchemy(Journeyman)
While unarmed the character can attempt to parry attacks The character increases the strength of alchemical ingredients
made with weapons with an equal or longer range than their by 10% (stacks to 20% with Alchemist [School]) and never
own (instead of merely longer ones) if they are within their suffers from alchemical backfires.
own melee range of the attacker.
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Unrelenting The character knows when to bend the rules in order to get results.
The character is relentless in his assault, and few foes can escape them. Level 4: Alchemy(Journeyman)
Level 3 The character can choose to disregard normal safety procedures
Enemies within melee range of the character cannot take the when creating a potion. When doing so, they gain a +20 bonus
disengage action. on their Alchemy skill test, but the potion backfires if they roll
doubles. If the test fails it automatically backfires (roll a d4 on
Unstoppable Might the appropriate backfire table and add the highest included spell
The character is capable of wielding the mightiest of weapons in level). Ignore Master Alchemist when using this effect.
only one hand.
Level 5: Strength(50) Trial and Error
The character can wield two handed weapons in one hand (but The character learns from every mistake they make.
cannot dual wield them), and can dual wield hand and a half Level 3: Alchemy(Apprentice)
weapons using the two handed damage value, but when doing The character gains a cumulative +10 modifier on Alchemy tests
either of these things they may not use those weapons to parry made to brew a potion if their last Alchemy test was a failed
or counter attack. attempt to create the same potion (max +30).

Wrestler Salvage Energy

The character is particularly skilled at subduing his opponents. The character carefully untangles the magicka woven into a failed
Level 4: Combat Style(Journeyman) enchantment, recovering the lost energy.
When the character passes a characteristic or skill test made to Level 5: Enchant(Adept)
grapple, restrain or entangle their opponent they can choose to When the character fails an Enchant test to create an enchant-
take the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take ment, they can make another Enchant test at a -40 penalty. On
a number equal to their Combat Style skill rank. success, the soul gem is not destroyed and maintains all of its
soul energy. Alternatively they may attempt the test at a -20
Crafting penalty, but but on a success the gem survives but with no energy.
Crafting talents improve a character’s ability to create items,
including those produced through the arcane crafts.

Alchemist (School)
The character is particularly practiced in creating efficient potions
with effects from a given school.
Level 2: Alchemy(Apprentice)
The character increases the strength of alchemical ingredients of
the chosen school by 10% (round down to the nearest whole
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General Blending
General talents are those talents that are widely applicable or The character is able to use their knowledge of an area to help them
do not fit in any other category. blend in with the locals.
Level 1
Expert (Specialization) The character can choose to use the Lore skill in place of the
The character is an expert in their area of specialization. Stealth skill when shadowing someone through a crowded area.
Level 5: [Skill](Expert)
The character chooses one of their existing specializations when Interrogator
they purchase this talent. The character may reroll failed skill The character is a skilled interrogator, able to pry information out
tests made with that specialization (but only once for a given of most people with ease.
test). This talent can be purchased multiple times for different Level 2: Persuade(Apprentice)
specializations. When the character passes a Persuade skill test made to interro-
gate a character, they can choose to take the number of degrees
Grandmaster (Skill) of success that they rolled, or take a number equal to their
The character is the absolute best at what they do. Persuade skill rank instead.
Level 6: [Skill](Master)
The character chooses one of their existing master ranked skills Prediction
when they purchase this talent. The character may reroll failed The character is a cunning warrior, able to deduce when danger
skill tests for that skill (but only once for a given test). This talent might arise and determine how to best respond.
can be purchased multiple times for different skills. Does not Level 4
stack with other talents that would allow rerolls. If this talent The character can choose to use their 3 time their Intelligence
is taken with a spellcasting skill, then it increases the +1 bonus bonus in place of their Initiative Rating.
to effective skill rank to a +2. Which allows for the casting of
Grandmaster spells. without penalty. Tactician
The character is a skilled tactical commander, able to make sure
Untouchable their allies are all in the right place at the right time.
The character is extremely lucky, and always seems to escape the most Level 4
difficult situations unscathed. But how long can it last? Allies of this character may use the character’s initiative result
Level 6: Luck(50) in place of their own when determining initiative for combat.
The character can, before making a shock test, choose to expend
a luck point to automatically succeed on the test.

Intellectual
Intellectual talents grant a character different mental feats and
can enhance their abilities in various intellectual pursuits.

Attention to Detail
The character is always scrutinizing those around them.
Level 1
The character can use the Investigate skill to oppose attempts
to deceive them.

Businessman
The character is a shrewd businessman, and experienced in the art
of commerce.
Level 4: Commerce(Journeyman)
When the character passes a Commerce skill test they can choose
to take the number of degrees of success that they rolled, or take
a number equal to their Commerce skill rank instead.

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Mobility Hard Target
The mobility talents improve a character’s ability to move The character can move fast, ducking and dodging without slowing.
through their environment quickly, effectively, and without Level 3
harming themself, both in and out of combat. If the character takes the Dash action, any ranged attacks made
against them until the start of the character’s next turn suffer
Assassin Strike a -20 penalty.
The character can strike rapidly and then fall back.
Level 3 Leap Up
If the character successfully inflicts damage with an attack (after The character is able to quickly leap to their feet in a smooth motion..
mitigation) then the target of that attack cannot make an attack Level 3
of opportunity against the character during that turn. The character can stand up from prone without spending any
movement, and without triggering attacks of opportunity.
Catfall
The character can fall a surprising distance without harm. Step Aside
Level 1: Acrobatics(Apprentice) The character can easily dance through a swirling melee unharmed.
Reduce the distance the character falls by a number of meters Level 5: Evade(Adept)
equal to their Acrobatics skill rank bonus when calculating Evade reactions made against attacks of opportunity are free until
fall damage. the character fails one, at which point they must pay 1 AP for it.

Ghost Swashbuckler
The character can move both quickly and silently. The character is able to fight well in a number of unconventional
Level 5: Stealth(Adept) situations (such as swinging, climbing, on wobbly or slippery surfaces,
The character moves at their normal speed when hidden. and so forth).
Level 2
The character ignores any limits placed on any combat related
skill tests by their Athletics or Acrobatics skill ranks (except for
when fighting underwater).

Unnaturally Agile
The character is so fast they can even dodge arrows.
Level 5: Evade(Adept)
If the character successfully evades an area of effect attack then
they may immediately move a number of meters equal to their
Evade skill rank. If this move would allow them to escape the
affected area, they take no damage from the attack. This move-
ment still counts towards their total movement for the round.

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Resilience Fearless
Resilience talents enhance a character’s raw survivability. The character is able to withstand even the most unnatural horrors.
Level 4: Willpower(50)
Die-Hard Requires Stubborn
The character is able to shrug off the effects of many wounds. The character may reroll failed Horror tests, but only once
Level 4: Endurance(40) per test.
The character can re-roll failed Endurance tests to resist the shock
effects of a wound, or to avoid death, but only once per test. Wall of Steel
The character and their armor are one, and they are able to fight
Unstoppable in conditions that would easily tire others.
The character is able to soldier on even when heavily wounded. Level 6: Combat Style(Adept)
Level 5: Endurance(50) The character increases the AR and BR of any armor and shields
Requires Die-Hard worn by +1. Additionally the character ignores the speed penalty
The character halves the passive effects of wounds. from any armor worn.

Enduring Eldritch Knight

The character is able to push on even when exhausted. The character can fling spells left and right while wearing armour,
Level 4: Endurance(40) just as if they were wearing normal mage’s robes
The character halves the penalties imposed by levels of fatigue. Level 2
The character ignores penalties to Spellcasting skill tests imposed
Iron Jaw by wearing armor equal to their skill rank in the relevant school
The character is hard to knock down or stop. of magic multipled by 10 (Apprentice ignoring -10, Journeyman
Level 2 ignoring -20, and Adept ignoring -30).
The character is always entitled to an Endurance test to avoid
being knocked back, knocked down, or stunned. Social
Social talents improve character’s abilities to conduct themselves
Iron Will amongst others, to lead them, to deceive them, or to sway their
The character’s mind is a fortress protected against manipulation. opinions.
Level 3
The character may reroll failed Willpower tests to resist any form Big Words
of mental manipulation or coercion (but only once per test). The character can flood a conversation with technical jargon to
befuddle others.
Meditation Level 2: Lore(Apprentice)
The character is able to quickly recover their strength in a short time. The character can use the Lore skill in place of the Deceive skill
Level 4 in appropriate situations (GM discretion).
By spending a short rest in uninterrupted meditation the
character doubles their normal Magicka and Stamina point Charlatan
regeneration. The character is an experienced con-man who can make a pretty
penny on the market with their skills.
Rapid Recovery Level 3: Deceive(Apprentice)
The character has seen their share of wounds, and heals more quickly. The character can use the Deceive skill in place of the Commerce
Level 3: Endurance(35) skill.
The character doubles their natural healing rate, and heals 1d4
HP on a short rest. Into the Fire
The character inspires those around them to fight on even in the
Stubborn face of fear.
The character is used to the sight of mundane horrors. Level 3
Level 3: Willpower(35) You and your allies roll twice on the appropriate table on a failed
The character may reroll failed Panic tests, but only once per test. Fear test and use the lower result.

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Inspire Heroism Spell Mastery
The character can inspire their comrades to acts of heroism in battle. The character has a mastery over magicka and has gained the ability
Level 2: Command(Apprentice) to convserve their power after failed attempts
As a free action the character can make a Command test to Level 5: Intelligence(40)
inspire an ally within range to gain a +10 to their next combat The character cannot take the Magicka Cycling talent
test, but only once per round. If the character fails a spellcasting test, they can immediately
make an Intelligence test. On a success, the character does not
Questioning have to pay the magicka cost of the spell. This can only be done
The character is skilled at drawing information out of others. once per spell cast.
Level 3: Persuade(Apprentice)
When the character passes a Persuade skill test made to try to Depth of Understanding
elicit information from a character through conversation they The character primarily relies on the depth of their natural
can choose to take the number of degrees of success that they magicka reserves and their understanding of the magical arts
rolled, or take a number equal to their Persuade skill rank instead. to cast spells.
Level 6: Intelligence(50)
Spellcasting Requires Spell Mastery.
Spellcasting talents improve a character’s ability to channel and The character adds their Intelligence score to their maximum
control magicka through spells. Magicka points (changes to their Int will also change the pool).
This effectively doubles most characters’ maximum Magicka.
Bend Reality
The character is able to use Alteration cantrips in order to perform Electromancer
otherwise difficult physical feats. The character is a natural with electricity, blasting their enemies
Level 3: Alteration(Journeyman) with aetheric lightning.
The character can use the Alteration skill in place of the Athletics Level 3: Destruction(Aprrentice)
or Acrobatics skills, but each time they do so they must spend Whenever the character casts a spell that deals shock damage,
2 magicka points. increase the amount dealt by 1.

Creative Force of Will

The character takes joy in the experiemental side of magic, and is The character primarily relies on efficiency to be able to cast spells,
more efficient when not bound by traditional rules. harnessing and exploiting magicka by sheer will alone.
Level 2 Level 6: Willpower(50)
The character cannot take the Methodical talent The character improves their Willpower bonus by 1 for spell
The character improves their Willpower bonus by 1 for spell restraint purposes.
restraint purposes when casting unconventional spells.
Magicka Cycling
Cryomancer The character is able to recapture some of the magicka used to cast
The character prefers the cold of elemental frost, freezing their a spell, but doing so can be risky...
enemies in their tracks. Level 5: Willpower(40)
Level 3: Destruction(Apprentice) The character cannot take the Spell Mastery talent
Whenever the character casts a spell that deals frost damage, The character can choose before casting a spell to double the
increase the amount dealt by 1. amount of magicka that will be conserved via spell restraint,
but if they do this then the spell automatically backfires if they
Control fail. Roll a d4 on the appropriate magical backfire table and
The character is able to control their expenditure of magicka in add the spell level to the result.
order to limit the possibility of backfires.
Level 4: Willpower(40) Master of Magicka
The character can test Willpower to negate a magical backfire. The character is able to recapture magicka expended when casting
spells without blunting the effect of the spell itself.
Level 6: Willpower(50)
Requires Magicka Cycling
The character can overload a spell with the overload attribute
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Flow of Magicka Spell Sword
The character understands the ebb and flow of the forces of magicka, The character is able to perform the minimum necessary motions
and can manipulate it to disrupt other mages. to manipulate the forces of magicka.
Level 5: Mysticism(Expert) Level 3: Willpower(40)
As a reaction to a spell cast, the character may make a -20 The character only needs one free hand to cast spells without
Mysticism skill test. If their degrees of success exceed the spell penalty instead of two.
level of the spell being cast, then the effect of the spell is negated.
Thought Caster
Healer The character can cast a spell purely by thought.
The character has learned to use restoration in order to treat the Level 6: Willpower(50)
damage caused by more severe wounds. Requires Spell Sword
Level 3: Restoration(Journeyman) The character does not need to speak or have hands free in
The character can make a Restoration test and spend 10 magicka order to cast spells. This halves the penalties of casting in
to perform an hour long ritual in order to treat a wound that armour.
they or another character has so that it can begin to heal naturally.
Trickster
Methodical The character has learned that even the simplest of illusions can
The character is most effective when given rules which they can have practical, everyday applications.
master, and learn to work within. Level 2: Illusion(Apprentice)
Level 2 The character can use the Illusion skill in place of the Deceive
The character cannot take the Creative talent skill, but each time they do so they must spend 1 magicka point.
The character improves their Willpower bonus by 1 for spell
restraint purposes when casting conventional spells. Strong Willed
The character is able to force their will upon other creatures more
efficiently than others, making Daedra and Spirits have a harder
“Sheathe your swords. Lay your shields on the ground. You will time resisting their summons.
need no weapon and no armor, for the Magicka within you Level 4: Conjuration(Journeyman)
will be your guard and your guide from this day forward.” The character gains a bonus DoS on all successful Conjuration
tests.

Raminus Polus to a group of Mages Guild initiates Seasoned Conjurer

The conjurer is an experienced summoner, able to bind those to
their will with relative ease.
Level 5: Conjuration(Expert)
Overcharge Requires Strong Willed
The character can overcharge an elemental spell by expending extra When the character succeeds on a Conjuration test, they can
magicka to produce a more powerful effect. choose to take a number of degrees of success that they rolled,
Level 5: Destruction, Mysticism (Adept) or take a number equal to their Conjuration skill rank instead.
The character can double the cost they pay for a spell (after spell
restraint) in order to roll damage twice and use the highest when Taskmaster
calculating that spell’s damage. The character is able to summon more Daedra at the same time,
and keep them all in line.
Pyromancer Level 5: Conjuration(Adept)
The character has a gift for using fire, and wields it to burn their The character may reduce the AP required by each Mindlock
enemies to a cinder. trait affecting them by 1 (to a minimum of 1).
Level 3: Destruction(Apprentice)
Whenever the character casts a spell that deals fire damage,
increase the amount dealt by 1.

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 Master of the Hordes Living Armour
The conjurer is a master at summoning Daedra, and barely needs The conjurer has sharpened their mind like a keen blade, and
a thought to keep most under their control. tempered their focus like skyforged steel. Through constant mental
Level 6: Conjuration(Expert) incantation they maintain their conjured arms and armour indef-
Requires Taskmaster initely, at the expense of their own focus.
Character may reduce the AP required by each Mindlock Level 6: Conjuration(Expert)
trait affecting them by 1 (to a minimum of 0). The maxi- The character can, instead of paying the Magicka cost of
mum amount of creatures summoned in this way is equal Upkeeping all active Conjure Armour and Conjure Weapon
to the summoners WpB. A character may use this talent or effects that affect only the caster, choose to reduce their AP by
Taskmaster, but not both. 1 point instead. If the character ever loses concentration, such
as by being Stunned, Dazed, knocked Unconscious, or simply
Void Channeler choosing to drop concentration, the spells’ effects immediately
The conjurer can empower their summoned Daedra. end as if they had not paid their Upkeep.
Level 5: Conjuration(Adept)
The character can spend a Stamina Point to increase all their Weaponry
summoned Daedra’s Natural Toughness by the Conjurer’s Weapon talents are distinct from general combat talents, which
Willpower Bonus for one Round. are mostly concerned with general styles of fighting, in that they
reflect an advantage that a character has when wielding a specific
The Mending Tides of Oblivion weapon in a particular way. They are intended to enable specific
The conjurer can harness the rippling black tides of the void to play-styles based around the unique features of a given weapon.
replenish their minions.
Level 6: Conjuration(Expert) Bearded Warrior
Requires Void Channeler The character has learned to make the best of their beard. The one
All summoned daedra under the character’s control gain the on the axe, of course!
Regeneration (Conjurer’s WpB) trait. Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
When the character makes a melee attack with a battle axe
Bladecaller or war axe that their opponent successfully blocks, then the
The conjurer is proficient with the use of summoned weapons. They character can spend a Stamina point to immediately make an
use the same ferocious will used to bind their Daedric armaments opposed Strength test against the target. If the character wins,
to channel their inner fury. the target drops their shield to the ground. Additionally, when
Level 4 the character deals at least one damage after mitigation with
The character can use their Willpower Bonus in place of their either a battle or war axe then they may choose to move the
Strength Bonus when determining Slashing, Splitting, or target one meter closer to themself.
Crushing damage when using a Bound Weapon summoned
by the Conjure Weapon spell. Beast of Steel
The character has mastered the fickle flail, and wields it to deadly
Weapon Echo and terrifying effect on the field.
The character has mastered the art of weaving a conjured weapon Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
in with their attacks When wielding a flail or great flail the character can spend
Level 5 either an action or a Stamina point to wind up Momentum as
Requires Bladecaller they begin to spin the flail. Maintaining momentum is a free
When the character casts a Conjure Weapon spell, they may action. On the first attack the character makes with momentum,
choose to reduce the duration of the spell to 1 round, and they roll an additional d4 (flail) or d6 (great flail) for damage.
allow the weapon to freely float above the ground in an unoc- Flails the character wields gain the Concussive quality, and
cupied space they can see. When summoned in this way, the the character gains a +10 to Persuade (Strength) checks when
conjurer may as a free action, make a single attack with the wielding a flail or great flail.
weapon on their turn (which still counts as one of the total
number of attacks they can do each round) using Combat
Style (Willpower) for its test. Immediately before or after
making this attack, the character can move the weapon their
WpB meters in any direction.

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Blademaster Executioner
The character has mastered the many forms of the longsword. The character’s sweeping blows are fueled by a savage brutality.
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
The character has learned to change their method of attack with The character increases the bonus from All Out Attacks to +30,
longswords. When making a Combat Style (Strength) test while and adds 1d4 to their Strength bonus for the purpose of the
wielding a longsword in two hands, the character can choose Splitting/Slashing quality when All Out Attacking with great
to grab the blade of the sword and attack with the pommel. axes and scimitars. Additionally, this character’s foes suffer a
Attacking in this way replaces the Slashing quality of the weapon -20 penalty to Shock tests made because of wounds inflicted
with the Crushing quality equal to half the character’s Strength by greataxes and scimitars.
Bonus, rounded up.
Firing Line
When making a Combat Style (Agility) test while wielding a The character is adept at firing from a fixed position.
longsword in two hands, the character can use one hand to Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
grip half way up the blade to make their attacks more precise. When the character makes a ranged attack with a Crossbow after
Attacking in this way gives the longsword the Exploit Weakness taking the aim action, they add Splitting(PrB) to the Crossbow’s
quality, but reduces its reach by 1 meter. attack, if this attack has the full +30 to aim, the PrB is doubled.

Bruiser Halberdier
The character fights with simple, repeated, crushing blows. The character can use their halberd to drag their opponent about,
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) or use its weight to penetrate armor.
The character increases their damage with thrown axes by their Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
Strength bonus, this replaces the Agility bonus added by Dart The character can choose to replace their halberd’s Splitting
Thrower if applicable. Making throwing attacks with hand axes quality with the Crushing quality instead. Additionally, when
does not provoke attacks of opportunity, and thrown axes can the character successfully hits a target with a halberd they can
be retrieved as a free action if the character is able to make their spend a Stamina point. If they do so they may move the target
way to where they landed. Drawing hand axes does not provoke and themself up to one meter in any single direction.
attacks of opportunity.
Additionally, maces the character wields gain the Concussive Hammerblow
quality and their All Out Attacks cause the target to lose one The character can use their hammer to rattle the most armored foes.
stamina if they successfully hit. Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
When the character lands a hit with a warhammer or maul
Cleaver of Men they can choose to either cause their target to lose one Stamina
The greatsword can be used to sweep through numerous opponents. point, or to force the target to make an Endurance test opposed
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) against the result of the original attack roll. If the target fails
When wielding a greatsword this character may choose to replace this test, they gain the Dazed condition. The target may attempt
the weapon’s Slashing quality with Crushing (2). When making one Endurance test on their first turn each round to remove
All Out Attacks with a greatsword the character may strike one the condition.
additional target within 2 meters of the original target. This only
requires one attack test, and both targets defend normally. Roll Knife Fighter
damage separately for each target hit. This attack cannot win The character’s motions are so quick that their foes often don’t register
advantages. This talent can stack with Mighty Cleave. the knife until it’s too late.
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
Dart Thrower The character can draw daggers and shortswords for free at any
The character can throw two knives or darts at once, and places time without provoking attacks of opportunity, and does not
their throws for maximum damage. provoke them when throwing daggers. The character can also
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) choose to use their Agility bonus in place of their Strength
The character increases their damage with all thrown weapons bonus for the purpose of the Slashing quality when wielding
by their Agility bonus. Additionally, whenever the character daggers or shortswords.
makes a ranged attack with a thrown dagger or throwing star,
they may choose to make this attack at a -10 penalty and expend
another thrown weapon of the same type in order to cause two
hits on a successful hit instead of just one.

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Monster Hunter Riposte
You have mastered the art of utilizing your superior reach and the The character’s reflexes are as sharp as their blade.
size of your opponent against them to lethal effect. Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) The first counter attack made by this character using a weapon
Pikes wielded by this character loses the Unwieldy quality, and with the Dueling Quality does not count towards that character’s
gains the Splitting quality. maximum number of attacks that they can make per round.
Additionally, the Pikeman treats creatures of size Large or above
as one size category larger for the purpose of Size To-Hit effects Simple, Yet Effective
while wielding a pike. The faithful broadsword shaped the empire. As the weapon of choice
of Talos and his Red Legions, this reliable weapon has a legacy that
Point Blank cannot be denied.
The character is able to fight well at close range with a short bow. Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice) The character can re-roll failed Combat Style tests made with
When using a shortbow the character never provokes attacks a broadsword once per test (or broadswords, if wielding two
of opportunity when using it to make attacks within melee weapons).
range of an enemy, and can use the weapon to attempt to parry
attacks. Shortbows the character wields gain Exploit Weakness. Staff Mastery
Additionally, the character can gain an advantage by normal Through long hours of training your defense with a staff is instinctive.
means when using a shortbow against a target within 5m. Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
When the character takes the defensive stance action while
Power Draw wielding a quarterstaff they receive a free action point that can
The character is able to aim their arrows with the mix of precision also be used for that purpose. They also make Precision Strikes
and strength required to potentially send their targets sprawling, with a quarterstaff at only a -10 penalty, and quarterstaffs they
and can even make the bow itself a weapon in dire situations. wield gain Crushing.
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
Before making an attack with a longbow the character can Viper’s Eye
choose to spend one Stamina point. If the attack hits the target The character uses a spear as a tool of precision and speed instead
and deals damage (after mitigation) the target must make a of merely a brutish thrusting instrument.
Strength test or be knocked prone. Additionally, the character Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
may use the longbow as if it were an Unwieldy wooden quar- The character makes Precision Strikes with a spear at only a -10
terstaff in melee, longbows they wield gain Exploit Weakness, penalty, and spears they wield gain Splitting. When wielding a
and the character no longer has a -20 to hit prone targets with spear in two hands it loses Unwieldy and its range is simply 3m.
longbows.

Red Legion Throw

The character is skilled in the use of the javelin, and knows the
value of a well aimed throw.
Level 5: Combat Style(Apprentice)
When a character throws a Javelin and successfully causes
damage to the target (after mitigation), the target location (either
a limb or the body) is Speared. A Speared hit location is treated
as crippled until the Javelin is removed. Which can be done as
either a Free action once per turn inflicting the Bleeding (1d4
+ javelin material modifier) condition, or as a Secondary action
requiring a strength test, which if successful removes the spear
without causing further harm.

If the Javelin is blocked instead the shield is Speared. A speared

shield requires the wielder spend one Stamina point in order
to even attempt to block with the added weight of the javelin.
Removing the javelin from the shield requires the character to
make a Strength test as a secondary action.

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Traits Disease Resistance (X%)
Characters with this trait have a chance to resist diseases.
Traits are rules that reflect various racial or inherited facts about Whenever the character would be infected by a common disease,
the character or certain abilities they possess. They include roll a d100. If the roll is less than or equal to X, the character
things such as the ability to fly, inherent physical weaknesses, doesn’t get the disease.
personality traits, and so forth. They are typically the result of
birth, upbringing, or racial circumstance but may be gained Diseased (+/- X)
through other means later in life, though rarely by choice or Characters with this trait are diseased, and if they deal a wound
without the use of magic. to another character with their natural weapons then that char-
acter must test Endurance +/- X or contract a common disease.
Amphibious
The character can breathe water, and ignores the skill cap placed Flyer (X)
on his combat rolls by his Athletics skill when fighting in water. The character can fly. He has a Speed equal to X when flying.

Bestial From Beyond

The character has no need to make Survival skill tests in their The character is immune to the effects of disease, fear, poison,
natural habitat, but must test Willpower to avoid fleeing combat and any magic that would affect his mind (all illusion magic).
if the GM feels that it’s appropriate (for example, if the creature
would feel intimidated by its foe). Immunity (*)
The character is immune to any of the effects of the thing spec-
Bleeding (X) ified in parenthesis. The character may have multiple instances
At the end of the character’s next turn, they immediately of this trait for different effects *.
take X damage that bypasses all armour and resistances.
The Bleeding (X) condition then expires. Incorporeal
If a character is affected by multiple Bleeding (X) effects Incorporeal characters are spirits, faintly visible and capable of
in one round, only use the highest one. moving through objects. They gain the Flyer (Speed) trait and
may use it to freely move through solid objects. They can be
Blind targeted by attacks, but cannot suffer damage except for magic
Character has the blinded condition while they have this trait. damage, or damage from attacks with the Magic quality.

Bound Incorporeal characters do not normally affect the world, but they
This creature is bound to this world, or simply bound together can use magic and make attacks that are capable of damaging
by magic. non-incorporeal beings. Attacks from Incorporeal characters
It must obey the commands of their master unless it is to defend ignore all AR from any armor that does not have the Magic
themselves. Items with this trait use their creators willpower quality, and cannot be blocked by shields without that quality.
score when forced to roll any relevant test(except Combat Style),
and are practically weightless, counting as having an effective Natural Toughness (X)
ENC rating of 0. The character with this trait is naturally tough, and reduces
incoming damage by X. This functions like AR, and reduces
Crawler all damage types, but it does not count as armor.
A character with this trait crawls rather than walking. Halve
its normal Speed (round up). It takes no penalties for moving Natural Weapons (*)
through difficult terrain. The character with this trait has unique natural weapons of
some kind. * specifies the complete profile for the character’s
Dark Sight natural weapons. Overrides the default natural weapons profile.
A character with this trait can see normally even in areas with Cannot be disarmed.
total darkness, and never takes penalties for acting in areas with
dim or no lighting. Power Well (X)
Characters with this trait have more magicka than usual. The
Deaf size of their Magicka Pool is increased by X. If the character
Character has the deafened condition while they have this trait. would receive this trait twice, combine the X values.

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 Skeletal
Characters with this trait have purely skeletal forms. Attempts to
hit them with ranged weapons suffer a -20 penalty. Characters
with this trait also automatically gain the Undead trait as well,
and are immune to the Burning (X) condition.

Silver-Scarred (X)
Any damage inflicted on a character with this trait after mit-
igation by an attack from a silver weapon is increased by X
(round up if X is a percentage) before calculating the effects
of the damage.

Spell Absorption (X)

Characters with this trait absorb a portion of the magic directed
at them to fuel their own magicka reserves. Whenever magic
of any kind affects them, roll a d10. If the value is less than or
equal to X the magic has no effect on them and instead they
regain missing MP up to the cost of the magic.

Stunted Magicka
Characters with this trait do not regenerate magicka naturally,
and cannot benefit from spell restraint.

Summoned
This creature or item has been conjured from another plane of
existence. Upon its death or destruction, it returns to where
it came from.

Sun-Scarred (X)
Any damage inflicted on a character with this trait after mit-
Regeneration (X) igation by an attack that counts as sunlight is increased by X
Characters with this trait heal very quickly. They may make an (round up if X is a percentage) before calculating the effects
Endurance test at the start of each round to heal X HP. of the damage.

Resistance (*, X) If this character is exposed to normal sunlight they lose 1 SP

Characters with this trait are resistant to a certain damage type. each hour. Cloud cover or other such weather halves the rate of
They reduce damage of * type by X after any other mitigation, SP loss. The character must spend an hour in a dark place before
and gain a +10 bonus per X to tests made to resist non-damaging they can remove levels of fatigue/regain SP lost in this manner.
effects of this type. This trait can stack.

Resist Normal Weapons (X)

Characters with this trait are resistant to mundane weapons.
If the character suffers damage from a weapon/attack without
the Magic quality reduce that damage by X after any other
mitigation.

Running Out of Luck

The character’s luck is running out. Whenever they would burn
any amount of Luck, burn twice that amount. If the character
does not have this much Luck remaining, just burn all remaining
Luck.

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Telepathy (X) Undead
Characters with this trait can communicate with others tele- Characters with this trait are mere walking corpses. They do not
pathically. They are capable of “broadcasting” thoughts to other breathe, or require organs or correct pressures to function. They
characters within a number of meters equal to one hundred are immune to things such as disease, poison, passive wound
times their Willpower bonus. They must have line of sight to effects, aging, fatigue, and a number of conditions including
the character to whom they are broadcasting, unless the target but not limited to: dazed, deafened, and organ damage. Use
character has this trait as well. common sense when deciding what can and cannot affect
characters with this trait.
Characters with this trait can make a Perception test as a free
action to attempt to locate other characters with this trait within Undying
their broadcast range, though this test can be opposed by a Characters are free from most concerns of the living. They are
Willpower test if a character wishes to remain hidden. immune to disease and the effects of aging.

The strength X of this trait determines the complexity of the Unnatural Senses (*, X)
thoughts they can broadcast. The character with this trait can perceive its surroundings using
additional and/or different senses than the usual. Their Senses
allow them to detect the things specified by * within range of X
Telepathic Strength meters (even through solid objects). If * is “all,” then their Senses
X Maximum Message Complexity have been replaced entirely and they can simply see “normally”
1 A single word through solid objects up to X meters away.
2 A short sentence.
Weakness (*, X)
3 A full sentence. Characters with this trait are weak to a certain damage type. They
4 Up to five sentences. increase damage of * type by X after any other mitigation, and
5 As many words as the character desires. suffer a -10 penalty per X to tests made to resist non-damaging
6 Images. effects of this type. This trait can stack.
7 Complex feelings and concepts.

Telekinesis (X)
Characters with this trait can move objects with their mind
Characters with this trait can move objects with their mind
within a range of 10 * X meters. This can only be used to move
fairly small objects (at most a large crate or barrel) at a speed of
about 1 meter per second (6 per round).

The character may optionally throw an object at an oppo-

nent. This is a primary action ranged attack, and uses
Mysticism(Willpower) for the test. Any object used in this
manner counts as an improvised weapon, and can only be
thrown a distance of WpB * 2 meters.

Terrifying (X)
The character is terrifying, and any character who encounters
them must immediately make a Horror (X) test.

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Diseases and Infections Ataxia
D100 Roll: 1-10
Diseases are contracted from contact with diseased peoples or Ataxia is a common and relatively mild disease found across
animals, or other creatures that are otherwise filthy, such as the breadth of Tamriel. Its symptoms include general pain and
skeevers or mudcrabs. Sometimes diseases can be caught as soreness, muscle stiffness, and anemia. Victims of Ataxia are
the result of traps, poisons, or environmental effects, such as often pale, groggy, and irritable because of their symptoms.
Corprus. Some particularly devious bandits and trap-makers are known
to spring vials or lace nails with the bodily fluids of dead animals
Diseases are contracted after a failed Endurance test after an that carry the disease.
encounter with a disease carrier. Diseases are contracted as stage
one, but can progress to different stages. The farther along the Stage One Symptoms Stage Two Symptoms
stage of the Disease, the harder it is to cure and treat. Drain Agility 10pts
Drain Agility 5pts Drain Strength 10pts
Common Diseases Drain Strength 5pts -10 to Agility based Subterfuge
Common Diseases are caught most often from traps, poisons, -10 to Agility based tests
or from fighting Diseased animals or people. Common Diseases Subterfuge tests -10 to Block tests
often start out relatively minor, but some progress severely.
Common Diseases are often spread through contact or bodily
fluids, preventing them from breaking out into full blown
plagues. Carriers
Cave Rats; Bears; Alit; Giant Spiders; Slaughterfish; Zombies;
Common Diseases bear mild social stigma, which can escalate Traps
to disgust and suspicion if it is allowed to develop into later Disease Progression
stages. Given the ease of treating Common Diseases, only the Stage One lasts one week. After one week, make a (-10)
truly destitute and unfaithful are afflicted with what is seen as Endurance Test. If failed, the disease progresses to Stage Two.
their just due. Repeat this test at the start of every day until it is cured or failed.

Effects of Common Diseases Brain Rot

All Common Diseases cause the following effects in their victims: D100 Roll: 11-15
Brain Rot is a progressively worsening, mind affecting disease.
Stage One Stage Two Stage Three It dampens the intelligence, intuition, and mental acuity of its
Symptoms Symptoms Symptoms victims. Eventually, Brain Rot destroys any semblance of sanity
Diseased (+0) Diseased (-10) and of the self in its victims, leaving them to shuffle in a broken
Diseased (+10) stupor until they are cured or die.
Social Stigma(1) Social Stigma(2)

Stage One Stage Three

All Common Diseases can be cured by using any spell level Cure Stage Two Symptoms
Symptoms Symptoms
Disease spell or potion. Any Common Disease can also be cured Drain Magicka
by sincere repentance and piousness at a shrine to one of the Drain Magicka 25pts 50pts
Eight and One. Infected animals typically ignore the effects of Drain Magicka Drain Intelligence Drain Intelligence
the Common Diseases they carry. 15pts 15pts 25pts
Drain Personality
The Diseases include a d100 result in case you want to random- 25pts
ize Disease contraction without regard to which creatures are
typically carriers. Carriers
Cave Rats; Zombies; Hagravens; Traps
Disease Progression
Stage One lasts one week. After one week, make a (+10)
Endurance Test every day until it is failed or cured. The Disease
then progresses to Stage Two. Stage Two lasts one week. After
that week, make a (+0) Endurance Test every day until it is
failed or cured.

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Bone Break Fever Black Heart Blight (Common)
D100 Roll: 16-20 D100 Roll: 26-28
Bone Break Fever is a particularly cruel disease. Carried primarily Black Heart Blight, despite being a member of the Blight family
by rats and bears, the disease aggressively attacks the victim’s of diseases created by Dagoth Ur, is a both a blight and a
bones until they are vulnerable and prone to breakage. Untreated common disease and is less severe than its cousins. After the
Bone Break Fever often results in crippled, or outright severed ending of the Blight in 3E 427, Black Heart Blight survived after
limbs because of the fragility it causes in its victims. making the jump to undead. It is carried by zombies exclusively
after the destruction of Dagoth Ur, but prior to his death it was
Stage One Symptoms Stage Two Symptoms also carried by the various blighted beasts or Corprus monsters
Drain Strength 10pts of Morrowind. It is an acute disease that saps the victim’s vitality
Drain Strength 5pts Drain Endurance 10pts and endurance. This is the Common Disease version.
Drain Endurance 5pts Shock tests are made with a -10
penalty Stage One Symptoms Stage Two Symptoms
Drain Endurance 10pts
Carriers Drain Endurance 5pts
+1 Encumbrance Level
Cave Rats; Bears; Wolves
Disease Progression Carriers
The disease incubates for three days. After three days, the char- Zombies;
acter is afflicted with Stage One. After one more week, the Disease Progression
character must pass a (+0) Endurance test every day until cured, Stage one lasts three days. After three days, it automatically
or the disease progresses to Stage Two. progresses to Stage Two.

Blood Lung Chills

D100 Roll: 21-25 D100 Roll: 29-32
A relatively minor, non life-threatening illness, Blood Lung The Chills are a punishing infection caused by contact with the
causes bleeding cysts in the victim’s lungs. They are prone to undead. It affects the victim’s mind and motor skills equally,
rupture at inconvenient times or times of physical exertion. resulting in confused, inarticulate stupors. Its other symptoms
While Blood Lung is not severe, and will not typically worsen, it include an overwhelming sensation of cold that is not affected
does open the door for other diseases to take root, and can also by the warmth of any fire, nor the light of the sun. It has lead
serve as a vector of infection for others via the coughed up blood. to the death of many an unfortunate adventurer, lost, alone,
and cold in the crypts that dot Tamriel.
Stage One Symptoms
Drain Endurance 5pts Stage One Symptoms
Gain 1 level of Fatigue. Drain Intelligence 20pts
Every SP used after inflicts 1d4 damage that ignores armour. Drain Willpower 20pts
Drain Agility 20pts
Carriers All tests suffer a -10 Penalty
Cave Rats; Nix-Hounds;
Disease Progression Carriers
The disease will incubate for three days, then automatically Zombies; Bonelord; Bonewalker;
progress to Stage One.
Disease Progression
The disease incubates for one hour, then suddenly overcomes
the victim, progressing to Stage One immediately.

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Collywobbles Frostlimb
D100 Roll: 33-35 D100 Roll: 51-52
Collywobbles’ main symptoms are uncontrollable shaking and A relatively obscure Disease, Frostlimb causes intense sensations
chronic ache. The constant minor shaking and spasming can of coldness within the victim’s arms and legs, especially their
become debilitating, and the strain of the shakes causes muscle fingers. As a result, fine motor skills are punished greatly, and
soreness. the effect of Frost damage is greatly magnified.

Stage One Symptoms Stage Two Symptoms Stage One Symptoms

Drain Agility 10pts -10 to all tests requiring fine motor skill use, such as Subterfuge
Drain Agility 10pts
Drain Endurance 10pts or Alchemy
Drain Endurance 10pts
Reduce Max AP by 1 Gain Weakness (Frost, 3)

Carriers Carriers
Zombies; Shalks Trolls; Mammoths; Falmer;
Disease Progression Disease Progression
Stage One lasts one week. After one week, the victim must None
pass a (+0) Endurance test every day or the disease advances
to Stage Two. Greenspore
D100 Roll: 53-55
Dampworm Carried primarily by slaughterfish, Greenspore is a mind affect-
D100 Roll: 36-40 ing fungus that causes irritability and mild dementia. The spores
Dampworm is a parasite that infests the victim’s musculature, take root in the victim’s mind, but are easily treated in the early
slithering in between the tissue. It can be felt occasionally stages. Mature Greenspore can cause permanent brain damage.
moving underneath the skin, which is a revolting and disturbing
experience to say the least. Its symptoms include minor twitches Stage One Symptoms Stage Two Symptoms
and lapses in gross motor skill, as well as uncontrollable sweating. Drain Personality 15pts and
Drain Personality 15pts
+5pts Drained every day after
Stage One Symptoms
Reduce Speed by 2 Carriers
Slaughterfish; Zombies;
Carriers Disease Progression
Nix-Hounds; Deer; Horses; Falmer; After a week, the victim must pass a (+0) Endurance test each
Disease Progression day or progress to Stage Two. When at Stage Two, the victim
None has his Personality damaged by 5 each day.

The Droops Helljoint

D100 Roll: 40-50 D100 Roll: 56-60
The Droops are a notorious and serious Common Disease that Helljoint is a mild, inflammatory disease that causes swelling
result in weakened and exhausted muscles. They result in exces- of the joints and mild irritating pain. It is extremely common
sive fatigue after virtually any physical exertion. in northern climes, and is easily contracted and cured.

Stage One Symptoms Stage One Symptoms

Drain Strength 5pts Drain Agility 5pts
+1 SP cost to all Stamina abilities. Running and Sprinting cause double Fatigue

Carriers Carriers
Zombies; Sheep; Kwama; Zombies; Cliff Racers; Wolves;
Disease Progression Disease Progression
None None

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The Rattles Rockjoint
D100 Roll: 61-65 D100 Roll: 71-80
The Rattles is a mild disease of subtle nervous ticks. The Rattles Rockjoint is a pervasive and ubiquitous disease across Tamriel.
cause light finger ticks and forgetfulness. Victims of the Rattles Every adventurer, noble lord, or peasant farmer has either had
are reported as appearing restless to the point of irritation, Rockjoint, or has personally known someone with Rockjoint.
though the sufferers of the disease aren’t aware of their ticks Rockjoint swells the knees and elbows with sensitive and painful
unless paying deliberate attention. fluids that bloat and then stiffen, and can lead to total immo-
bility if left unchecked.
Stage One Symptoms
-10 to Agility tests for fine motor skills Stage One Stage Three
Stage Two Symptoms
Drain Willpower 10pts Symptoms Symptoms
Drain Agility 25pts
Carriers Drain Agility Drain Agility 40pts
Reduce StrB by 2
Cave Rats; Nix-Hounds; Chaurus; Zombies; Skeletons; 15pts Reduce StrB by 3
Reduce StrB by 1 Immobilized
Disease Progression
None
Carriers
Red Fever Guar; Alit; Wolves; Cave Rats; Bears; Horkers; Foxes; Traps;
D100 Roll: 66-70 Zombies;
A notorious and common illness, Red Fever often hits during Disease Progression
late autumn, or through contact with wild wolves or dogs. The One week at Stage One, then the victim must pass (+0)
fever is short lived but intense, causing intense sweating, fever, Endurance tests every day or move to Stage Two. After one
vomiting, and often other unpleasant bodily functions. Red week at Stage Two, the victim must pass (-10) Endurance tests
Fever is known to put even the mightiest warrior into fits of every day or move to Stage Three.
anguish for its brief, but hellish duration.

Stage One Symptoms Rust Chancre

(-40) Endurance Test or become utterly disabled by the violent D100 Roll: 81-82
symptoms of the disease for 24 hours Rust Chancre is a mild disease at affects the victim’s skin.
Blistering, itchy rashes break out in random patches across
Carriers the victim’s body, often including their face and neck. The
Wolves; Dogs; Cave Rats; crackled rashes are quite off-putting to others, and irritating
Disease Progression to the sufferer, but ultimately it is not a threatening disease.
Incubates for one day, then Stage One sets in automatically. Rust Chancre often leaves permanent scarring after it is cured.
After three days, the Disease cures itself.
Stage One Symptoms
Drain Willpower 5pts
Ugly

Carriers
Cave Rats; Zombies; Traps;
Disease Progression
After curing Rust Chancre, the victim adds the Trait: Ugly
permanently

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Shakes Witbane
D100 Roll: 83-85 D100 Roll: 92-98
The Shakes are a mild disease contracted from rats. It is compa- Witbane is an acute Disease that affects the victim’s memory
rable to a much less severe form of the Rattles, that affect the and magicka. It’s symptoms are largely varied in their exact
entire body rather than just the fingers and face. execution, but minor memory loss and confusion are common
across all cases. It is not degenerative.
Stage One Symptoms
Drain Agility 5pts Stage One Symptoms
Drain Intelligence 10pts
Carriers Drain Magicka 10pts
Cave Rats; -10 Penalty to Lore tests
Disease Progression
None Carriers
Wolves; Dogs; Cave Rats; Sabre Cats; Zombies; Traps;
Swamp Fever Disease Progression
D100 Roll: 86-90 None
Swamp Fever is a mild Disease carried typically by mudcrabs and
other aquatic and amphibious vermin. Swamp Fever causes a Yellow Tick
high body temperature and cold sweats, and is highly contagious, D100 Roll: 99-100
but largely non-threatening. The Bitter Coast of Morrowind is Yellow Tick is a parasite that burrows deep into the victim’s
notorious for extremely high rates of Swamp Fever. skin. It is a relatively mild Disease, but its symptoms include
dark, bruised and painfully sensitive and itchy swellings where
Stage One Symptoms the ticks bury themselves. The Yellow Tick causes anemia and
Drain Strength 10pts muscle atrophy as they feed on the victim’s life forces. Yellow
Drain Endurance 10pts Tick is notably contagious during skin contact.
Diseased (-30)
Stage One Symptoms
Carriers Drain Strength 5pts
Mudrabs; Cave Rats; Slaughterfish; Crocodiles; Dreugh; Giant Reduce Speed by 2
Snakes; Diseased (-20) [skin contact only]
Disease Progression
After one week, the Swamp Fever subsides. Carriers
Bears; Zombies; Kagouti; Wolves; Dogs;
Tunnel Cough Disease Progression
D100 Roll: 91 None
Tunnel Cough is a largely benign Disease that affects mostly
miners and other cave divers and dungeon dwellers. It is char-
acterized by dry, hiccup-like coughs. The coughs are not painful
or debilitating, but are certainly an inconvenience.

Stage One Symptoms

-20 to all Stealth tests

Carriers
Caused by exposure to ore dust;
Disease Progression
None

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 Chapter 5: Combat
“We don’t have shields in our culture. It seems strange to my boy, I imagine. In our country, if you don’t
want to get hit, you move out of the way.”

Akaviri Potentate Versidue-Shaie, “2920, The Last Year of the First Era”
I n most adventures there is conflict, and this conflict is often
physical. After all, the world of the Elder Scrolls can be a
dangerous place. Wars, strange monsters, criminals, mercenar-
Combat Overview
Combat encounters can be resolved by following these steps:

ies, faction infighting, and any number of other scenarios can Step 1: Determine Surprise
all force a party to use violence to accomplish their goals, or If one or more characters aren’t expecting an attack, or aware of
simply force the party into dangerous situations. This chapter their attacker’s intentions, they have been surprised. The GM
contains mechanics for resolving combat, as well as other game should determine which characters count as being surprised
mechanics to handle the variety of situations the players might for the first round of combat. Surprised characters do not roll
encounter during their adventures. 1d6 for initiative, they simply use their Initiative Rating. They
also may only take reactions after their first turn has passed.
A Note on Time
The UESRPG divides time into two categories: narrative time Step 2: Set the Scene
and structured time. Narrative Time is meant to be used in Before the characters can begin taking their turns, the GM
any situations that do not demand the time-sensitive resolution should outline the parts of the scenario that they are aware of,
of tasks. Functionally this means that almost any non-combat including the combatants they face, the positions of everyone
situation will use narrative time. In game terms, narrative time involved, and the environment they’re fighting in. If the group
is a period in which the GM can freely advance time at any rate is using a battle map or grid, this would be the time to set it up!
based on the needs of the story and the players. This could mean
briefly describing the party’s long journey across a vast desert, Step 3: Determine Initiative
or playing out an important conversation minute by minute. To determine the order in which characters take their turns
during each round of the combat, all characters involved must
Structured Time is used to handle time-sensitive events in make an Initiative Roll (1d6 plus the character’s Initiative
which every second counts and the exact order of actions is Rating, using the characters Initiative Rating and then Luck
crucial. Combat almost always takes place in structured time, bonus (meaning PCs beat NPCs) to break ties, in that order).
which is the rules of this chapter are intended for, though the The GM rolls initiative for any NPCs involved, and should roll
GM could decide to handle it in narrative time instead. once for larger groups of similar NPCs. If new combatants enter
the picture, simply have them roll and take their place in the
Combat order as appropriate.
Characters that aren’t surprised and that haven’t started
The largest unit of structured time is called an encounter. An their turn yet may still take up to three reactions excluding
Encounter represents an entire sequence of dramatic events Attacks of Opportunity and Counter Attacking. For each
that make up a unified “block” of structured time that may be reaction taken in this way, the character starts with one less AP
contained within sections of narrative time, or followed up by when their turn starts for this round
another encounter. Encounters focused on a particular combat
scene are known as Combat Encounters. Step 4: Round Start
Starting with the character with the highest initiative, each char-
Encounters are broken down into Rounds: periods of time in acter takes one turn. During each Turn, the active character
which characters take actions, representing roughly six seconds gains 3 AP, and spends at least 1 AP to perform a combat
of “real” time. During a round the GM counts down from action and resolves its effects. If they have no AP left to spend,
highest to lowest initiative, giving each character a turn to act they do not get a turn this round. Even if the character does
when their initiative step is reached, until every character has nothing, they still lose the AP. The character currently taking
had a turn. During a Turn, the active character spends at least a turn is known as the active character. Once their turn is over,
1 AP to perform an action and resolves its effects. the character with the next highest initiative takes their turn,
and so on until all characters have taken a turn. Sometimes
Effect Durations the rules will refer to initiative “steps,” which simply refer to
Effect durations are measured in rounds, and end immediately individual initiative values in the order.
after the initiative step on which they took effect. For example,
if an Orc is stunned for 2 rounds on their turn, they remain Step 5: Round End
stunned until right after the end of their turn 2 rounds later Once all characters have had a turn, the round is over. Any
(assuming their turn takes place at the same initiative “step” as effects or Conditions that specify a duration of “until the end
it did originally). of the round” end now.

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Step 6: Encounter Ends When declaring multiple actions on their turn, the character
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the combat is finished, or the event must declare them individually, resolving other character’s
that triggered the switch into structured time is resolved. reactions first before declaring and resolving any more.

Mapping Combat Movement

This chapter assumes players are using some sort of grid or battle During their turn a character can move a number of meters up
map to track the positions of characters. For ease of use, each to their speed, which functions as a movement “budget.” This
grid square in such a system should represent a square meter. movement can take place at any point during a character’s turn,
More details on using a combat grid, or advice for playing the either before or after any actions they take. Moving through
game without one, can be found later in this chapter. difficult terrain doubles the “cost” of movement, unless the
character passes an acrobatics test before moving (does not
Action Types affect swim speed).
Actions represent all the things that a character can do during
an encounter. The maximum number of times that a char- Primary Actions
acter can act during a round is determined by their max AP. The following primary actions are all actions that can only be
Characters should take at least one action on their turn, but if taken during a character’s own turn, and that cost 1 AP.
they don’t take an action they still use up an AP for that turn.
All non-free actions cost at least 1 AP unless otherwise stated. Attack
The character can make an attack with a melee or ranged weapon.
Primary Actions can only be taken during the character’s own A character may make no more than two total attacks in
turn. They are dedicated combat actions where the character a single round. When attacking they can use one of three
is the instigator, and a character may take any number. An optional variations of this action. A player must declare if their
extended action is an action that requires the use of more character is choosing one of these variations before the attack
than one AP, which can cause it to require more than one turn. test has been made.

Secondary Actions can only be taken during the character’s •  All Out Attack (melee only): When making an all-out
own turn or as reactions. They are combat actions that require attack, the character sacrifices some defensive potential in
less dedication from the character and can be taken somewhat order to better land an attack or gain an advantage. The
reactively to battlefield circumstances. A character may take character makes a normal melee attack with a +20 bonus,
any number of these. but the attack costs an additional AP to perform (though
it is not an extended action).
Reactions are actions that are taken to counter or resist other •  Coup de Grâce: The character can make a killing blow
characters’ actions, or other events, that the character is aware of. against a helpless target. A helpless target is one who is
Only one reaction attempt is permitted for each threat or event, either unconscious, both restrained and prone, or otherwise
but any number of reactions may be made per round (provided incapable of defending themselves. The GM may rule that
that the character has action points left for that round to spend). certain characters cannot be killed in this way depending
on the circumstances. This automatically kills the target.
Special Actions are a unique class of actions that are often For Unarmed Coup de Grâce see Grappling rules
taken in opposition to another character. Special actions can •  Precision Strike: A character attempting a precision strike
be either primary/secondary actions or reactions, and follow is aiming to hit a particular part of their opponent’s body,
all the normal rules for an action of their type. and thus suffers a -20 penalty on the attack test. If successful,
the character may choose the hit location of that attack in
Free Actions can be taken at any time during the combat addition to resolving any other effects the attack would have.
round, and cost no action points to activate, though the GM
should keep in mind what is reasonable for a character to achieve Disengage
in six seconds. The character can use this action to retreat from combat with
an enemy. If they move out of an enemy’s engagement range
Multiple Action Turns during this turn then the attack of opportunity reaction, or
Because characters can take multiple primary or secondary other delayed actions/reactions, may not be taken against them.
actions on their turn, it is possible that characters can use up
all of their AP to create some interesting action combinations
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Cast Magic make a Stealth skill test opposed by the Observe of anyone who
The character casts a spell that they know using the rules for might spot them. On success, they gain the Hidden condition.
spellcasting found in Chapter 6. This may be used to cast
spells that count as attacks, but a character may make no Ready Weapon / Drink Potion
more than two attacks in a single round. The character may draw, sheath, withdraw, or reload a weapon.
This action may also be used to drink a potion, assuming it is
Delay accessible to the character, but this costs 2 AP instead. Some
Characters can choose to delay action until the right moment. missile weapons may require several AP to reload, in which case
this action must be extended.
•  Delay Turn: The character declares a set of circumstances
in which they will act. The character then skips their turn Reactions
without spending AP, and may insert their delayed turn Reactions can be used at any time during the combat round
into the order as a free reaction if the conditions are met. in response to a threat or event that a character is aware of by
If the delayed turn is not taken before the character’s next spending an AP. Reactions can be triggered by other reactions:
turn would occur, then the action points are lost entirely. if this happens, resolve them however makes the most sense.
•  Defensive Stance: The character assumes a defensive stance,
ready to react to incoming threats. The character then skips Attack of Opportunity
their turn, but does not lose an action point for taking This reaction allows a character to take advantage of an opening
this action. They may spend this saved AP on a reaction to make a melee attack (This still follows the rules of a max of 2
any time before the end of the round, when the AP is lost. attacks per round) against an opponent when they are vulnerable.
Attacks of opportunity are resolved before the action they are
Secondary Actions being made in reaction to is resolved. Any character may use
The following secondary actions are actions that can be taken a reaction to an Attack of Opportunity without interrupting
during a character’s own turn, or as reactions, for 1 AP. their current action, but they must be able to see to their target.
This reaction may be triggered by the following:
Aim •  Retreat: When an opponent moves out of the character’s
A character can spend an action aiming in order to gain a +10 melee range without taking the disengage action.
bonus to their next ranged attack. This bonus can stack if the •  Approach: When an opponent moves closer to the char-
character takes this action multiple consecutive times before acter within their melee range (such as from 3 meters away
their next ranged attack, but only up to three times (for a to 2 meters away against a 3m range weapon).
maximum bonus of +30). The “chain” can stretch across rounds •  Spellcast: When an opponent casts a spell within their
and is broken (and the bonus lost) if the character makes an melee range (unless the spell counts as a melee attack).
attack with anything else they aren’t aiming with, or takes any •  Standing Up: When a prone character stands up within
actions or reactions other than to continue aiming or fire the their melee range without using the Arise action.
aimed ranged attack. This action can be used by a spellcaster •  Ranged Attack: When an opponent makes a ranged attack
to modify ranged attack spells. or reloads a weapon within their engagement range.
•  Ready: When an opponent readies a weapon, reloads a
Cast Magic (non-attack only) weapon, or drinks a potion within their melee range. If
The character casts a spell that they know using the rules for the opponent does so as a free action, it does not allow for
spellcasting found in Chapter 6. This may not be used to cast an attack of opportunity.
spells that count as attacks.
Block, Parry, Evade
Dash The character tries defend against a melee or ranged attack. See
The character can use this action in order to move up to their the Attacking & Defending section for details.
speed. If this is done on their turn, this movement is added
to their base movement for that turn. This action can be used Counter Attack
to allow a character to move several times their speed during The character attempts to make a melee counter attack (still
a round. subject to the two attack per round limit) in response to an
attack from an opponent they are aware of through the use of
Hide their Combat Style skill. See Attacking & Defending.
The character can use this action to attempt to hide from foes.
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Free Actions Resist
Free actions can be performed at any time during the combat Secondary Action
round and cost no action points. They include things like talking, Character makes an Athletics or unarmed Combat Style test
signaling, observing one’s surroundings, dropping items, and so which their opponent may oppose with their Athletics or
forth. Use common sense when deciding what is a free action. unarmed Combat Style skill. If they win, they may escape being
restrained, grappled, or blinded.
Special Actions
Special actions reflect unique ways that characters can engage Trip
in combat, and can be taken as actions of their listed type. Secondary Action
Character makes an Athletics or unarmed Combat Style test
Arise which their opponent may oppose with their Athletics, unarmed
Secondary Action Combat Style, or Evade skill. If they win, their opponent falls
Allows the character to use a momentary opening to roll back prone. Target character cannot be of larger size, and must be
up to their feet, removing the prone condition without granting within 2 meters.
opponents the ability to make an attack of opportunity.
Feint
Blind Opponent Secondary Action
Secondary Action Character makes a Deceive test against an opponent within 2m.
Character makes a Combat Style test against an opponent that On a success, they gain an advantage on the next melee attack
they can see which their opponent may oppose with either the made against that opponent before the end of their next turn.
Evade or Combat Style (if wielding a shield) skill. If the target
loses, they become blinded for 1 round. The character must be
within Strength Bonus meters of the opponent and reasonably
have access with some way to blind their opponent (thrown “The best techniques are passed on by the survivors.”
sand or rocks, for example). A character wearing a Full Helmet
automatically succeeds on the opposed test. Gaiden Shinji

Disarm/Take Weapon
Primary Action
Character makes an Athletics or unarmed Combat Style test
which their opponent may oppose with their unarmed Combat
Style or Athletics skill. If the target of the disarm attempt loses,
the character takes their weapon. Target cannot be of larger
size and must be within 1 meter. Cannot take natural weapons.
The character must have a free hand with which to hold the
taken weapon. If the character does not have a free hand or if
the character chooses throw it, the weapon is flung away 1d4
meters in a random direction.

Force Movement
Primary Action
Character makes a Combat Style test which their opponent may
oppose with their Combat Style skill. If the character wins, they
may move themself and their opponent up to three meters in
any direction (they must both move in the same direction and
the same amount) as the character shifts the location of the
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Attacking & Defending •  Both characters pass: No characters gain an advantage.
Combat is resolved as an exchange of blows between two charac- •  Attack vs. Block: The defender blocks the attack
ters. This exchange is simulated by the Combat Roll, in which regardless of attacker degrees of success. Resolve the
a pair of attack and defense tests are compared. block using the rules in Step 4 as if the defender won.
•  Attack vs. Parry or Evade: The defense is negated if the
Step 1: Attack attacker has more degrees of success. Resolve the attack.
The attacker first chooses their target, weapon, and combat •  Counter-Attack: Whichever character achieves more
style for the attack before making the attack test and applying degrees of success hits the other. If both characters
any relevant circumstantial modifiers. Weapons not included achieve the same amount of degrees of success, then
in the character’s combat style impose a -10 penalty to all nothing happens.
attack and defense tests.
Step 4: Resolve Attack & Advantages
•  Melee Weapon Attacks: The attacker makes a Combat Finally, resolve the attack based on the result.
Style test using either Strength or Agility against a target Hit Locations
within the range of their weapon. Result Location Hit
•  Ranged Weapon Attacks: The attacker makes a Combat 1-5 Body
Style test using Agility against a target within the range of
6 Right Leg
their weapon.
•  Cast Magic Attacks: The attacker caster makes a skill test 7 Left Leg
with the skill corresponding to the school of the spell. 8 Right Arm
9 Left Arm
Step 2: Defend 0 Head
The defender then picks their method of defense and combat
style before making the defense test. A character must be aware Attacker Won
of an attack to defend against it, and must choose to defend The attack hits the target and deals damage. If the target’s armor
before the attacker has rolled. values differ across hit locations, then check to see where it hit
using the ones digit of the attack roll or a d10 (count 10 as 0).
•  E  vade: The defender rolls an Evade test (Agility). (You can often skip this step entirely or delay it until it is necessary).
•  Parry: Melee weapons or shields may be used to parry
melee attacks. The defender makes the Combat Style test Next, resolve any advantage gained from the combat roll (see
using Strength or Agility. Advantages below). Then roll the damage of the attack and sub-
•  Block: Shields may be used to block ranged or melee attacks. tract the Armor Rating (AR) of the hit location struck. Reduce
The defender makes a Combat Style test using Strength. the target’s HP by the remaining amount. Some types of AR
•  Counter-Attack: The characters both attempt to strike the only mitigate certain types of damage. If the damage dealt after
other while parrying their opponent’s blows. The defender reduction reduces the target to 0 Hit Points, the attack has also
also makes a melee attack, using the rules above. Both caused a wound. See Physical Health for details.
characters count as “attackers” in step 3.
Defender won
Step 3: Roll Tests & Determine Result Resolve defense based on result:
If an attacker is able to gain a significant advantage over their
melee opponent, they are said to have gained an Advantage. •  Evade: If an attack is evaded it is negated entirely. The
Note that if a defender does not try to defend, or cannot do so, character may move up to 1 meter in any direction for free.
they are treated as having automatically failed. •  Parry: If an attack is parried it is negated entirely.
•  Block: If an attack is blocked, roll the damage of the attack.
•  Both characters fail: In the event that both characters If the damage exceeds the shield’s Block Rating against that
fail their tests, nothing happens and any AP used is spent. damage type, then the character takes the full damage to
•  1 character fails: The winner gains an advantage (if melee their shield arm. Otherwise no damage is taken. Magic
and attacking). damage treats BR as half (round up) unless there is a
•  Attacker wins: The attack is successful, the attacker magic BR.
chooses how to utilize their advantage, and resolves it.
•  Defender wins: The defense is successful, and in most
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Advantages Melee Combat
Advantages reflect ways that an attacking character has gained a Melee combat is any combat that happens within several meters,
upper hand in combat, and is able to apply an additional effect where participants fight either with wielded or natural weapons.
on top of their normal attack. A character can gain multiple The melee weapons a character can use are listed as part of their
advantages if for example a defender fails as well as they roll a Combat Style skills.
critical success. These advantages can stack with themselves if
their effects allow for it. Melee Combat Circumstance Modifiers
Like all tests, tests made in melee combat should always be
•  Precision Strike: The character is able to choose the specific subject to difficulty based on the environment or circumstances
hit location of the attack. in which the combat is happening. Disadvantageous circum-
•  Penetrate Armour: The character can treat any armour stances can be rated in a simple scale by the GM, and should
they are hitting as one step lower, so for example full armour not usually be worse than -30. The table below provides the
is reduced to partial, and partial is reduced to unarmoured. scale and some examples.
This does not lower AR of the hit location.
•  Forceful Impact: The character can apply the Damaged(1) Melee Combat Circumstance Modifiers
quality to any armour on the hit location. This may only be Modifier Common Examples
done if the weapon the character is using has the Crushing Minor Disadvantage (-10) Fighting in poor visibility.
quality. This advantage can stack the Damaged quality if
Disadvantage (-20) Fighting from lower ground or prone.
applied on the same hit location multiple times.
•  Wounding Cleave: The character can cause the opponent Major Disadvantage (-30) Fighting blind.
to gain a Bleeding(1) condition.
•  Fortunate Hit: The character can add half of their Luck
Bonus to the damage of the attack. This damage has a Mounted Combat
minimum of 1, and is rounded down. Mounted combat functions like normal combat, but with a
few key differences:
Critical Success/Failure
If one character critically succeeded, treat it as if they succeeded •  Mounted
 characters can evade ranged attacks but only while
with more degrees than their opponent (if their opponent suc- moving. They cannot evade melee attacks (except those
ceeded at all). They also gain an advantage. If one character from other mounted characters), though their mount can.
rolls a critical failure, and their opponent passed, then their •  Mounted characters may parry or counter attack in response
opponent counts as having critically succeeded. If both sides to attacks against their mount.
roll a critical success, then nothing happens. •  Mounted characters use their mount’s Speed.
An attack made with a critical success causes a wound to the •  The GM may rule that ranged attacks that miss the char-
hit location of the attack. acter or their mount hit the other target instead.

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Multiple Opponents Unusual Combat Scenarios
Facing multiple opponents can be dangerous. While a char- There are several odd combat scenarios characters may find
acter suffers no direct penalties for doing so, they can soon themselves in.
become swamped and run out of action points with which to
defend himself. Remember that once all their AP for a round Climbing
have been expended the character is treated as having failed A climbing character has all of this combat skill tests limited
their defense roll against any subsequent attacks, meaning they by their Athletics skill rank (if they have a higher Combat
quickly become vulnerable to the others. Style rank, they treat it as having their Athletics rank instead).
Characters are limited to fighting with a single limb, unless
Dual Wielding they have extras .
Some characters fight with two one handed weapons at once as
a part of their Combat Style and may choose to attack, parry, Slippery Surfaces
or counter attack with either one. A character fighting on slippery or wobbling surfaces has all of
this combat tests limited by their Acrobatics skill (if they have
Cover a higher Combat Style rank, they treat it as their Acrobatics
Cover is used by characters to obstruct attacks against them, rank instead). If the character fails a combat roll in these cir-
either in ranged or close combat. This occurs by either physically cumstances, they must pass an Acrobatics test or fall prone.
blocking a blow, or by obscuring the exact location of the target.
Swimming
If the character is incapable of seeing their target, they simply A swimming character has this combat tests limited by their
cannot attack them unless they have another way of knowing Athletics skill (if they have a higher Combat Style rank, they
that they are there. Otherwise they suffer a circumstance penalty treat it as their Athletics rank instead). Attacks deal half damage.
to attack targets who are trying to use cover that their attack
cannot penetrate based on the GM’s judgment of the level of Swinging or Jumping
the cover. A character swinging or jumping into (or out of ) combat has all
of this combat tests limited by their Acrobatics skill (if they have
If the target is protected by cover that the attack can penetrate a higher Combat Style rank, they treats it as their Acrobatics
with relative ease, the attacker suffers no penalty to hit but rolls rank instead). If the character fails a combat roll they must
twice and chooses the lower value for damage. pass an Acrobatics test or fall prone, and suffer appropriate
fall damage.
Improvised Weaponry
In certain cases a character might find themselves forced to fight Unarmed Combat
using improvised weaponry. Attacks with improvised weapons Unarmed combat is when a character fights using their natural
suffer the usual -10 untrained penalty unless the character’s weapons. Characters are always capable of attempting to fight
Combat Style includes improvised weapons. The table below in this manner, even if they do not have a Combat Style skill
provides a set of guidelines for the GM. that includes unarmed combat, they do so by rolling a test
against their Strength or Agility, with the standard -20 penalty
Improvised Weaponry Guidelines for using an untrained skill.
Type Damage Range
Tiny 1d4 1m (gain Small quality) A character’s natural weapons use the profile specified below
unless the character has the Natural Weapons (*) trait (which
Small 1d6 1m
overrides the default profile). If a character has a Combat Style
Medium 1d8 2m that includes unarmed combat, that skill can be used for attacks
Large 1d10 3m with the character’s natural weapons. Natural weapons ignore
Huge 1d12 4m rules regarding one, two, or hand and a half weapons, and
cannot be disarmed.
The GM should feel free to give certain improvised weapons
appropriate weapon qualities based on the type of object. Default Natural Weapon Profiles
Type Damage Range
Punches/Kicks 1d4 1m
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Parrying/Counter Attacking while Unarmed
If an unarmed combatant is facing an opponent with a weapon
with a longer range and they are within their own engagement The hero has the first turn, and moves forward a few meters so
range, then they can attempt to parry that weapon’s attacks, or that he is within his two meter melee range (determined by his
counter attack. Otherewise melee attacks cannot be parried or broadsword’s range stat) of the troll. He decides to take the attack
countered by unarmed characters. action (1 AP), against which the Troll reacts by counter attacking
(1 AP). The hero rolls a Combat Style [Nord Champion] test with
Grappling a +30 bonus (for a TN of 75) due to his rank in the skill. The troll
In place of making a normal attack a character can choose to also rolls his own attack test.
attempt to grapple their opponent. This requires a Combat Style
test (the style must include unarmed combat) opposed against The hero passes with 4 degrees of success (roll of 43), and the troll
either a Combat Style (with unarmed), Athletics, or Evade test. passes with 2 degrees of success (roll of 26). No advantage is gained,
On success, the target gains the restrained condition. The target but the hero is able to land a hit as the two exchange blows (due
may attempt to escape by using the resist action. On success to rolling higher DoS). He resolves the effects of the hit against the
they break free. troll’s body (due to the 3 in his roll) and rolls damage. The troll
takes a total of 8 damage from the strike.
Characters suffer a -30 penalty when attempting to grapple char-
acters of larger size than them, and cannot grapple characters of At this point one character has attacked, and the other reacted, so
two or more sizes larger. While they have an opponent restrained, both characters have spent 1 AP. It is still the Hero’s turn.
the character may not move but may take the following actions The hero decides to press the attack, and makes another attack, this
(each is a primary action that costs 1 AP): time he goes all out (2 AP for an All Out Attack, giving him a
+20 bonus to his attack) and the troll attempts a counter attack (1
•  Takedown: The character may render their victim, and AP). The hero makes a mistake and opens himself up, failing his
themself, prone. They suffers no prone penalties in relation attack test while the troll still manages to roll 6 degrees of success
to any tests made against they target. (roll of 61) on his attack test. Because the hero failed while the troll
•  Move: The character may move themself and their victim succeeded, the troll not only lands a blow, and gains extra damage
a number of meters up to their Strength bonus in any through Splitting, but gains an advantage. The troll utilizes this
direction. advantage to cause the hero to gain a bleed(1) condition. He then
 ttack: The character may make a normal attack against
•  A resolves the damage from his hit, and the hero takes 9 damage from
their restrained victim, who cannot defend themself. They the blow.Then the troll takes the trip special action and wins the
must use a weapon with a 1m range or less. If the target is opposed roll to render the hero prone (this costs 1 AP).
both prone and restrained, and the character is armed, this
can be a coup de grâce. If the character is unarmed, then At this point the hero is prone, he is out of AP (and so his turn ends),
they can choose to instead cause the target to lose Strength and his opponent is also out of AP (so he cannot take a turn). The
Bonus Stamina points. round ends, and a new round begins...

Melee Combat Example Round 2

This page contains an example of a short combat exchange using The hero takes the first turn, having higher initiative. He uses
the rules discussed thus far: half of his total speed in movement in order to stand up, and the
troll takes advantage of this opening to make an attack of oppor-
The Scene tunity (1 AP). The hero is injured, and so opts to play defensively,
Deep in a frozen cave in the northern reaches of Skyrim, a lone raising his shield in an attempt to block the attack (1 AP). The
hero squares off against a mighty troll. The hero is lightly armored, troll passes his attack test with 4 degrees of success, and the hero
wielding only a simple broadsword and shield. passes his defense test with only 3, but this is still enough for him
Round 1 to interpose his shield between his body and the blow. The troll
Both characters roll initiative. The troll rolls an 8, and the hero rolls damage, and the 8 damage is not enough to overcome the
rolls a 12. Both characters have 3 maximum Action Points. BR of the hero’s shield, so the blow slides off harmlessly...

The hero, now standing, presses the attack...

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Ranged Combat Ranged Combat Circumstance Modifiers
Ranged combat is any form of combat that happens at a distance Modifier Common Examples
with weapons which must be shot, thrown, or slung at their Minor Disadvantage (-10) Firing in light wind
target. The ranged weapons a character can use are listed as part
Disadvantage (-20) Firing in moderate wind, target prone
of their Combat Style skills.
Major Disadvantage (-30) Firing in heavy wind or low visibility
Ranged attacks are resolved similarly to melee attacks, except
they cannot be parried or counter attacked. Ranged attackers
cannot gain or utilize advantage. Ranged weapons have unique Firing while Mounted
attributes that distinguish them from melee weapons: A character can use ranged weapons even while mounted, how-
ever their Combat Style skill is limited by the Ride skill of the
Range for ranged weapons is defined in terms of three numbers personal controlling the mount (if their Combat Style rank
instead of just one, representing the maximum close, effective, exceeds their Ride skill rank, use their Ride skill rank instead).
and long ranges of the weapon or its ammunition. Attacking
targets in close range provides a +10 bonus to attack tests with Area of Effect Attacks
the weapon, while attacking targets at long range imposes a Some ranged attacks, typically spells, affect an area. Area of
-20 penalty. effect attacks that cause damage can only be defended against
by evading or blocking, and only if the character is aware of
Reload represents the number of AP required to reload a the incoming attack.
weapon which fires ammunition. This requires the use of the
ready weapon action. On a successful defense, either a block or an evade, the character
halves the incoming damage (round up) before resolving the
Ranged Combat Circumstance Modifiers effects. Additionally, on a successful evade, the character may
Like all tests, tests made in ranged combat should always be move a single meter in any direction. If this would carry them
subject to difficulty based on the environment or circumstances outside the range of the area of effect, they are not affected at all.
in which the combat is happening. Disadvantageous circum-
stances can be rated in a simple scale by the GM, and should Area of effect attacks are resolved against the body.
not usually be worse than -30. The table below provides the
scale and some examples.

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Running Smooth Combats
This page provides some visual examples to help players under-
stand how they might utilize battle grids and other tools to 1
make combat run as smoothly as possible.

Using a Grid
The creators of the UESRPG highly recommend the use of a
battle map or grid when running combat encounters. A grid
helps players to understand their own situation, assists the GM
in keeping track of the big picture, and makes understanding
the consequences of combat ranges much easier.

The easiest way to use the UESRPG with a grid is to assume

that each grid square represents a square meter. Two characters 2
cannot share the same grid square, though characters can be
allowed to pass through another character’s square if both parties
are willing. The system also functions just fine on a hex grid.

If you are using an online grid or map system that supports

auras (as displayed in the example pictures) then using auras
can be a good way to help players visualize their weapon ranges.

Tracking Initiative & AP Visuals Examples

One of the trickiest parts of running combat can be tracking Above, the red mercenary wields a 2m range weapon (yellow
how much AP a given character has remaining for the round. We aura) outside the 2m range (green aura) of the blue mercenary.
advise GMs track this by simply tallying next to each character He then moves into the edge of his/his opponent’s range. Both
(PCs and NPCs) name on an initiative ordered list/table each mercenaries can attack the other at this range.
time that character takes an action or reaction. This allows the
GM to easily see who can still react, and who has AP left with Below, the red mercenary wields a 1m range weapon at the
which to take a turn. edge of the 3m range of the blue mercenary. Stepping any
closer triggers an opportunity attack from the blue mercenary,
but doing so is necessary for him to enter melee range (right).

1 2

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Physical Health Death
If a character is reduced to 0 Hit Points remaining then they
During the course of the players’ adventures, it is very likely fall unconscious. A character who is unconscious at 0 HP must
that they will suffer injury of some kind. The following sections pass an Endurance test on their turn. If they fail a number of
explain how to handle damage, fatigue, wounds, and death. tests in excess of their Luck bonus while unconscious, then
they die. Taking damage at least once causes the character to
Damage & Hit Locations fail the next test. If an effect would Stabilize them (this can
Damage represents the ability of an attack to harm a character. be done with a Survival or Profession [Medicine] skill test and
Attacks against a character always strike a particular hit location a healer’s kit) or bring them above 0 HP, then they stop testing.
(determined by the 1s digit of the attack roll, or a d10 counting
10 as 0), and the damage of that attack is reduced by the Armor
Rating (AR) of that hit location. The characters Hit Points (HP) “You’re not gonna kill me!”
are then reduced by the remaining amount.
Lokir of Rorikstead, moments before death
Hit Locations
Result Location Hit
1-5 Body Wounds
Wounds represent devestating injuries caused by more damag-
6 Right Leg
ing attacks, and not just simple cuts and bruises. If a character
7 Left Leg ever takes damage from a critical success on an attack or they’re
8 Right Arm reduced to 0 Hit Points then they take a wound. Record the
9 Left Arm amount of damage and hit location, then follow these steps:
0 Head
Shock Test
Damage Types First, the character must make a special Endurance test known
The above rules hold true for all physical attacks and physical as a Shock Test, which represents how well the character fares
armor. However, some attacks and effects can deal other types against the initial effects.
of damage that can only be resisted with certain types of armor. •  If the wound is to the body, the character loses an action
Broadly, damage can be divided into two overall types point. If they have none remaining, they begin their next
turn with one less. If they fail the shock test then they also
Physical Damage suffer the crippled body condition.
Physical damage represents physical cuts, jabs, and blows that •  If the wound is to a limb then the character suffers the
harm a character through force of impact or blood loss (or crippled limb condition (blows to the head instead stun
both). All normal weapons deal physical damage, and physical for 1 round). If they fail the shock test then they also suffer
damage is reduced by normal AR. the lost limb condition (lost ear or lost eye for the head).

Magic Damage If the wound was caused by magic damage, the following applies:
Magic damage represents damage dealt by magical or elemental •  If the wound is from fire damage, the character also must
forces, such as burns from a fire ball spell. Poison is included pass an Agility test or gain the Burning (1) condition.
in this category, though it is not always magical. There are •  If the wound is from frost, the character also much pass a
sub-types of magic damage, each reduced by a corresponding Endurance test or gain the Dazed condition
armor type (and also reduced by generic magic AR). •  If the wound is from poison damage, the character loses
a Stamina point.
Magic Damage Types •  If the wound is from shock or magic damage, the character
Sub-Type Armor Type also loses Magicka points equal to the damage inflicted.
(Any) Magic AR
Fire Fire AR
Frost Frost AR
Shock Shock AR
Poison Poison AR

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Passive Effects Curing Wounds
After the shock test has been resolved, the character suffers a Once a wound has been treated it can be properly healed. After
-20 to all tests until the wound is fully healed. The character treatment if a character regenerates HP (by magical or natural
has until the end of combat before they drop to 0 HP through means) equal to or in excess of the damage that caused the
blood loss. These effects can be removed by first aid (a Survival wound, then the wound and all of its effects are removed. The
or Profession [Medicine] skill test must be performed, which one exception is that characters cannot heal lost limbs in this
takes 1 AP and requires a healer’s kit or other supplies), or fashion.
delayed with magical healing (see below).
Conditions
Healing Conditions are things that externally affect the character and
There are two means by which characters can heal damage and their capabilities instead of features of the character’s nature.
wounds which have been dealt to them: natural healing, and
magic healing. Bleeding (X)
At the end of the character’s next turn, they immediately take
Restoring HP X damage that bypasses all armor and resistances.
Both magical and natural healing can restore missing HP. All Bleeding (X) conditions then expire.
If a character is affected by multiple Bleeding (X) effects in one
Magical Healing round, only use the highest one.
Magical healing will always specify an amount of missing HP
that it restores, and this happens instantly unless otherwise noted. Blinded
The character loses all vision and suffer the following penalties:
Natural Healing •  Cannot see anything.
Characters naturally regenerate a number of missing HP equal •  Suffers a -30 to tests benefitting from sight.
to their Endurance bonus each time they take a long rest as long •  Automatically fail any tests that rely solely on sight.
as they have no untreated wounds. This amount is doubled if
the character is not doing anything strenuous, and is focused Burning (X)
entirely on healing themselves (or if another person is caring The target is engulfed in flames, with the intensity of the fire
for them). determined by a number X.
•  Start of Turn: At the start of the burning character’s turn,
Healing Wounds they suffer a single hit of X fire damage to the appropriate
In order for a character to begin to heal wounds, those wounds hit location (body is the default). Then increase X by 1.
must be treated first. If a wound is not treated within a number •  S tacking Burning: If a second instance of burning is
of days equal to the character’s Endurance bonus, the charac- inflicted on a character, simply combine the two X values.
ter becomes Maimed: any body parts crippled by the wound •  Taking Action: A burning character must pass a Willpower
become crippled permanently and count as being lost. test with a -20 penalty at the beginning of a turn in order
to attempt any action other than putting out the fire.
Healing Untreated Wounds •  Putting It Out: A burning character can attempt to extin-
Characters cannot regenerate HP naturally while they have guish the flames on their turn by spending an action point
untreated wounds. In addition to restoring HP, magical and making an Agility test with a +20 bonus, and a -10
healing done while the character is wounded temporarily penalty for every point of the X value beyond 1. The burn-
removes the passive effects and forestalls unconsciousness for ing character becomes prone and, if the test succeeds, loses
a number of rounds equal to the amount healed. If a charac- the burning condition.
ter ever heals to full HP while they have an untreated wound,
they become maimed as the wound has healed improperly. Chameleon (X)
A character with this condition blends into their environment.
Treating Wounds Sight based tests to detect this character are made with a -X
A wound can be treated by a successful Profession [Medicine] penalty. Only apply the highest value version of this condition
test, which takes approximately an hour. Once a character’s if a character would receive it more than once.
wound(s) have been treated, they can begin to heal naturally
again. Treating a wound related to the Crippled Condition can
only be done once per long rest. If this test results in a dramatic
failure, the limb immediately becomes Maimed.

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Crippled Body Part Hidden
A piece of the character’s body has been rendered temporarily The character is hidden from enemies and moving stealthily.
useless. Multiple instances of this condition can affect a character Characters must spend 2 meters of their movement for the
at once as long as each affects a different hit location and/or the round for each 1 meter that they actually move while hidden,
body parts associated with that hit location. Any body part that and cannot Dash. Enemies cannot attempt to defend themselves
has been crippled suffers all the same penalties as if it had been against the attacks of hidden characters, but attacking causes a
lost, using lost eye if the head location has been crippled, and the character to lose this condition immediately afterwards.
organ damage condition if the body location has been crippled.
If a hidden character would enter line of sight of at least one
Dazed character from whom they have not previously hidden, they
The character gains one less action point at the beginning of must make a Stealth test opposed by that character’s Observe.
their turn, to a minimum of one. On success, or if they achieve more degrees of success, they
remain hidden. Otherwise that character becomes aware of them.
Deafened
The character loses the ability to hear. deafened characters cannot Immobilized
hear anything and automatically fail tests that rely on hearing. Immobilized characters cannot move. They may still attack and
take other actions, and can defend themselves.
Fatigued
When a chracter gains a level of fatigue, they acquire the Fatigued Invisible
condition. If they gain additional levels of fatigue, the effects Invisible characters cannot be seen. Characters fail all sight
worsen. Fatigue is most typically gained when a character falls related tests related to spotting the character, and attack them
to 0 SP, or spends/loses SP when they are at 0. at a -30 penalty, assuming they can guess where they might be
in the first place.
Fatigue Effects
Levels Effects Lost Body Part
Fatigued (1) -10 penalty to all tests. The character loses a part of their body. A character can have
multiple instances of this condition at once, each affecting a
Exhausted (2) -20 penalty to all tests.
different body part. If an attack would hit a body part that has
Drained (3) -30 penalty to all tests been entirely lost, the attack hits the body location instead. This
Unconscious (4) Characters falls unconscious condition applies additional penalties that vary based on the
5+ Character dies body part. In the case of the head, there is a choice between
an ear or an eye (GM’s decision).
Frenzied
The character is flung into an uncontrollable rage. Frenzied Lost Ear
characters gain the following rules: The character has had their ear removed or destroyed, and their
•  Must attempt to attack the nearest enemy in melee combat hearing damaged. They suffers the following penalties:
each turn if able. May only make All Out Attacks. •  All tests that rely on hearing are made with a -20 penalty.
•  If not in range of the nearest enemy, must move towards •  If both ears are lost, the character gains the deafened condi-
that enemy. May not attempt to flee the fight. tion permanently.
•  Increase SB by 1.
•  Suffer a -20 penalty to all skill tests based on anything Lost Eye
except Strength, Agility, or Endurance. The character has had their eye removed or destroyed and suffers
•  Gains an extra SP, which can exceed their SP maximum. the following penalties:
•  Immune to the effects of the stunned condition, fear, and •  All tests that rely on sight are made with a -20 penalty.
passive wound effects. •  If both eyes are lost, the character gains the blinded condi-
tion permanently.
Once the encounter has ended, the character snaps out of their
frenzied state and loses 2 SP (this cannot kill them). The charac-
ter can also test Willpower at a -20 as an action during combat
to attempt to snap out of frenzy, which ends the condition.

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Lost Foot/Leg Silenced
The character has had their leg severed somewhere between the Magically silenced characters believe they are making sound,
ankle and the hip, and suffers the following penalties. but in reality their words never pass their lips. They suffer the
•  Gain the slowed condition permanently. usual -20 penalty for being unable to speak when casting spells.
•  All tests that rely on the use of two legs are made with a At the start of their turn they can roll a Perception test to see
-20 penalty. if they realize what is happening.
•  If both legs are lost, gain the Immobilized condition per-
manently and fail any tests that rely entirely on movement. Slowed
The character’s Speed is reduced by half (round up).
Lost Hand/Arm
The character has had their arm severed somewhere between Stunned
the wrist and the shoulder, and suffers the following penalties: The character immediately loses all remaining action points
•  Can no longer use two-handed weapons, shields (if the upon becoming stunned. Stunned characters do not regain
whole arm is missing), or one handed weapons in that arm. action points at the start of their turn.
•  All tests that rely on the use of two hands are made with
a -20 penalty. Unconscious
•  If both hands are lost, the character cannot wield weapons The character is knocked out and loses consciousness: they fall
and automatically fails all tests that rely on the use of hands. prone if the circumstances allow it, and may not take action. If
a character gains a level of fatigue while unconscious, they die.
Organ Damage (Lost Body Part: Body)
The character has had an internal organs damaged. Characters
with this condition heal damage at half speed and increase the
passive wound penalty to all tests to -30. Fear
Muffled (X) When a character is confronted by such a frightening event or
A character with this condition is harder to hear. Hearing based adversary they must take a Fear Test. There are two types of
tests to detect this character are made with a -X penalty. fear tests: panic and horror tests.
Only apply the highest value version of this condition if a
character would receive it more than once. Fear tests are Willpower tests that use a special notation, either
Panic (+/- X) or Horror (+/- X), where X is the bonus or penalty
Prone applied to the test. If the character fails the test, they succumb
The character is prone, and every 1 meter that they move while to the effects of fear.
prone costs 2 meters of their movement for the round.
They also suffer a -20 penalty to all combat related tests, and Your GM may call on you to make a Panic Test when you are
count any full armor they are wearing as partial (to represent confronted by mundane shock or horror. This is represented
that it is easier for characters to take advantage of gaps in their by the Panic (+/- X) notation, which is simply a Willpower test
defenses while they are down). with a +/- X modifier.
Dropping prone costs no movement, but standing up requires
that a character spend movement equal to half of their base Your GM may call on you to make a Horror Test when you
Speed. If the character does not have this much movement are confronted by supernatural terrors. This is represented by
left over to use, then they cannot get up unless they take the the Horror (+/- X) notation, which is simply a Willpower test
Arise action. with a +/- X modifier. In general, horror tests with any sort of
penalty should be reserved for the most terrifying monsters and
Paralyzed mind melting terrors.
The character is frozen, unable to move any part of their body.
They may only cast spells that do not require speech or motion.

Restrained
The character is restrained, and thus unable to move. They also
cannot attack or defend themselves. They may only cast spells
that do not require motion.

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Fear Effects Characters may be able to shake off some of the effects of fear
If in combat a character fails a fear test they must immediately after the initial shock has worn off. The table below will specify
roll a d100 on the appropriate table on the next page. The effects certain cases where a character can make a Willpower test when
listed are applied immediately to the character. it is their next turn to “snap out” of this fear. “Snapping out” of
the fear always happens at the end of their turn.
If in a non-combat situation the character fails a fear test, the If this succeeds then they regain their senses, shrug off the effects
character becomes unnerved and suffers a -20 penalty to any tests and may act normally from then on. If they fail this test, the
that requires concentration on their part. This penalty lasts while effect continues and they may try again when it is their next turn.
the character remains in the vicinity of the object of their fear.

Combat Panic Test Results

Roll Effect
Startled: The character is startled by the source of panic. They jump in their boots and pause for a brief moment as
01-30
they struggle to reassess the situation. They may not make any reactions until the beginning of their next turn.
Spooked: The character gets the shakes from the source of their panic. Fretting, nervous, and full of doubt, they
31-60
suffer a -10 penalty to all tests for the rest of the encounter unless they snap out of it.
Frightened: The character is taken aback and their teeth clatter in their skull as they inch back from the source of
61-90 their panic. The character cannot willingly approach the object of their fear, and suffer a –10 penalty to all tests until
the end of the encounter.
Lost Composure: The character loses their nerve and freezes in place. Their will to act is decimated by the stress on
91-95 their mind from the source of their Panic. The character may take no actions until they snap out of it. After snap-
ping out of it, the character will make all tests at a –10 penalty for the rest of the encounter.
Running and Screaming: The character breaks down with fear and flees. They must immediately flee directly away
from the source of their fear as fast as they can, which includes ditching equipment slowing them down. They must
96-100
do everything in their power to accomplish this, and is at a -20 penalty to all tests. Once away from the danger they
must successfully snap out of it to regain control, or the encounter must end.

Combat Horror Test Results

Roll Effect
Momentary Blackout: The character is so overcome with horror that their mind fails them for a few precious
1-40 seconds in the face of this horror. The character drops to the ground unconscious for 1 round and has a -10 penalty
to all actions afterwards for the rest of the encounter.
Uncontrollable Vomiting: The character’s own body reacts with a gut wrenching sound as the character’s innards
41-60 empty themselves and they start vomiting uncontrollably. The character bends over and vomits for 1 round and is
considered helpless during this time, afterwards the character is still nauseous and loses 1 Stamina point immediately.
Manic Terror: The Character’s mind cracks like a fragile glass sculpture and they begin to laugh maniacally. Turning
upon the closest nearby friend or foe they start attacking them with whatever weapon they have in their hands at
61-80
the moment. The character can attempt to snap out of it at the start of their first turn each round or be knocked
unconscious to stop their manic rampage. Afterwards the character loses 1d4 Stamina points immediately.
Hopeless and Despairing: The character falls to the ground and cries out in despair and terror while shutting out all
81-90 other sounds, babbling and mumbling to themselves for comfort for 1d6 rounds and when they regain their senses
they immediately lose 1d4 Stamina.
Blackout: The character’s Mind snaps like a twig, unable to truly process the horror of the situation and collapsing
91-95
instead. The character goes catatonic for 1d4 hours and cannot be roused by normal means during this time.
Mind Break: The character’s will bends as their mind shatters, they drop to the ground while stuttering and mum-
bling incomprehensibly for 1d6 rounds, also the character’s mind is irrepressibly damaged and they lose either 1d8
96-99
Willpower or Personality (player’s choice) permanently from the harrowing experience. Afterwards for the rest of the
encounter the character cannot attack or approach the source of horror.
Scared to Death: The character is so immeasurably overcome with terror and horror that their heart stops beating,
100 they must make an Endurance test or die on the spot, should they succeed they instead fall catatonic for 1d4 hours as
with Blackout.

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Movement & Size Size
Tamriel is home to creatures of many shapes and sizes. A char-
This section contains more detailed rules for movement, and acter’s size affects them in a number of critical ways. There are
creatures of larger sizes. seven different size categories.

Movement •  Puny: This category is reserved for the smallest of creatures

During their turn a character can move before or after taking like kwama foragers, rats, or mice.
their action (or both), though they may not move further than •  Tiny: This category includes smaller characters like cats
their Speed in meters during a single round unless they take the or large cave rats.
Dash action. Characters move at half speed through difficult •  Small: This category includes everything ranging from
terrain (water, climbing, dense forest, etc). quadrupeds like wolves to smaller bipeds like goblins.
•  Standard: Standard sized characters fall fairly close to the
Jumping average size for man or mer. There are no effects associated
A character may also make an Acrobatics test to jump over or with this category.
up to an obstacle, either horizontally or vertically. This can •  Large: This category includes characters that are substan-
represent either completely clearing the obstacle, or just jumping tially larger than average, including quadrupeds like horses
high enough to grab it with both hands, depending on what the and larger bipeds like trolls.
GM feels is appropriate. If the character does not spend several •  Huge: This category includes very large characters such as
seconds running or otherwise preparing (approximately a round) giants or larger dwemer constructs.
before the jump then they suffer a -10 penalty to the test. •  Enormous: This category is reserved for extremely large
characters, like dragons.
When jumping vertically, each meter they wish to jump beyond
the first imposes a -20 penalty on the test. When jumping Size To-Hit Effects
horizontally, each meter they wish to jump beyond the first Size Combat Effects
imposes a -10 penalty on the test. Critical Failure results in the Puny -30 to hit by characters of larger size / at range
character tumbling to the ground.
Tiny -20 to hit by characters of larger size / at range
Falling Small -10 to hit at range
Falling even a relatively short distance can be quite dangerous if Standard -
a character is unlucky. Falling inflicts 1d8+[meters fallen beyond Large +10 to hit at range
2] damage to the body. This damage ignores armor. Huge +20 to hit by characters of smaller size / at range
Enormous +30 to hit by characters of smaller size / at range
As long as a character is in control of their body when falling
(not tied up / paralyzed / unconscious / surprised etc.), they do
not take damage from falling any distance that either naturally
or due to spells/talents equal to less than 3 meters.

Holding your Breath

In certain situations it might be necessary for a character to
hold their breath, such as when diving, or running through a
cloud of volcanic gasses.

A character can hold their breath for 12 seconds (2 rounds in

combat) per Endurance Bonus they has. This duration is doubled
if the character does nothing but hold their breath (no action
or movement allowed).

For every round beyond the character’s Endurance Bonus hold-

ing their breath, the character gains a temporary level of fatigue
until they die or regains access to fresh air, after which the
temporary fatigue is removed at a rate of 1 per round.

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 Chapter 6: Magic
“The Charm is intensified by the energy you bring to it, by your own skills, just as all spells are. Your imagination
and your Willpower are the keys. There is no need for a spell to give you a resistance to air, or a resistance to flowers, and
after you cast the Charm, you must forget there is even a need for a spell to give you resistance to fire. Do not confuse
what I am saying: resistance is not about ignoring the fire’s reality. You will feel the substance of flame, the texture of it,
its hunger, and even the heat of it, but you will know that it will not hurt or injure you.”

Sotha Sil, “2920, Last Year of the First Era”

V ery few can master it, but all are touched by its presence:
magic is the general term used for the focusing of the raw
energy that flows from Aetherius into Mundus by way of the
There are a number of ways that any given magical effect can be
manifested. The main four methods of using magic (listed below)
are the focus of this chapter, as they are the most common
sun and stars, into various properties and for various purposes. means of manipulating magicka.
This energy is often referred to as magicka. All magical energy
comes from Aetherius and from its magicka Mundus was created. •  Spellcasting allows characters to draw on their own
Magicka comprises every spirit, it is the energy of all living magicka reserves in order to generate an effect in the
things and can be harnessed in a variety of ways. This chapter physical world. Spell casters cast spells using the skill cor-
contains rules for magic in its most common forms, as well as responding to the school of magic that the spell is associated
other aspects of the arcane that may be relevant in the course with. Casters either learn spells, or create them from ones
of the players’ adventure. they already know, though this can be risky.
•  Enchanting involves using the magicka from souls them-
The various magic effects are divided into parent Schools of selves to fuel magic “stored” within an object. Enchanters
magic. Exactly which schools are recognized, and how they’re can use the Enchanting skill to create a number of different
organized, varies from era to era in Tamriel, but for the sake items with many possible effects.
of simplicity this rulebook will utilize the following schools: •  Alchemy uses the magicka trapped within different things
as power to fuel potions with magical effects. Alchemists
•  The school of Alteration revolves around altering the can use the Alchemy skill to create a variety of potions.
physical and magical properties of the world. This can •  Ritual Magic is a form of spellcasting that, while it often
be used to augment the self and allies, or hinder enemies. requires extensive preparation, can produce potent effects.
•  The school of Conjuration focuses on calling upon oth- Thus Ritual Magic uses the six standard spellcasting Skills,
erworldly entities. These entities can manifest in a number though the amount of power involved means that rituals
of different forms. can prove quite dangerous if botched.
•  The school of Destruction centers on harming targets in
a variety of ways. Either through direct damage, or sapping Racial and Birthsign powers can be found in Powers in Chapter
their abilities and defenses. 2. Other advanced forms of magic exist as well: their rules can
•  The school of Illusion focuses on affecting light and the be found in the Arcane Arts supplement.
minds of sentient targets. Illusion can be used to manipulate
an enemy’s perception of reality, or augment one’s own.
•  The school of Mysticism is a more obscure school, and
its spells manipulate magicka itself. Mysticism can be used
for many effects, including binding and trapping souls, or
reflecting spells.
•  The school of Restoration revolves around augmenting
and restoring the abilities and body of a target. It also
contains effects that can be used against the undead.

These are not the only schools of magic in the UESRPG either.
Certain supplements contain more obscure or dangerous rules
for characters wishing to harness unique varieties of magic.

Note - Schools
The makeup of the schools of magic have varied drastically
over the eras. The division portrayed here is the one
utilized in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. If playing a
game in a different era, it is possible to simply “regroup”
the spells and effects to reflect the historically correct
school-division. Alternatively the group can simply leave
things as they are for convenience.

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Spellcasting Spell Schools
Each spell has one or more associated schools of magic. These
Spellcasting is the act of drawing on one’s own magicka reserves reflect the type of effect the spell generate, and also determine
in order to generate some sort of effect on the world. Spells can which skill(s) the character must use in order to cast it.
be used to create, change, destroy, or manipulate the world and
the beings within it. Spell Types
In addition to whatever school it is associated with, spells fall
Spell Components into one of two types: Conventional or Unconventional spells.
Casting spells requires a combination of physical components
(typically precise hand motions), verbal components (incan- Conventional Spells are “tried and true” spells that fall clearly
tations or words of power), and the mental component of within a single school, and produce only a single effect. They are
channeling one’s magicka into the desired effect. Characters spells that have been refined over generations by the mages of
can combine all three of these components in order to produce Tamriel: simple incantations and patterns that produce reliable
a magical effect, which is known as casting a spell. effects. In game terms conventional spells are premade spells:
they exist as a set of easy premade options to choose from.
Spell Levels
Each spell’s Spell Level is used to determine how much Unconventional Spells are spells that produce more than a
magicka it costs for a character to cast (the specific cost will be single effect, can be classified as belonging to more than one
listed with the spell). Higher level spells produce more powerful school, or are simply a unique variation on a standard effect.
effects. Each level of a spell is its own distinct spell, and must These spells are considered the realm of over-eager apprentices
be learned separately. Some spells have fewer than 7 levels. and learned masters: experimental magic that can bring great
risks and great rewards. In game terms unconventional spells
Spell Levels/Names are custom spells: they are how players can tinker with magic.
Spell Level Name
1 Novice Spell Attributes
Many spells have attributes listed in their profiles that modify
2 Apprentice
their rules or clarify how they function in game terms. The
3 Journeyman effects for these attributes are detailed in the Conventional
4 Adept Spells section later in this chapter.
5 Expert
6 Master Effect Durations
7 Grandmaster
Effects that last for one or more rounds last until the start of
the caster’s next turn (after they were triggered, if applicable),
Learning a spell takes a number of days equal to the level of and then an additional amount of rounds equal to their listed
the spell, and typically requires a character to study from a duration. For example, a fire storm spell deals its damage when
spell tome or learn from a teacher. first cast, then at the start of the caster’s turn, they can choose
to upkeep the spell or not. If they choose to upkeep it, it deals
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Casting Spells Attack Spells
In structured time, characters use the Cast Magic action to cast Spells with the attack attribute count as attacks. They are
spells. Follow these steps to resolve spellcasts: resolved as appropriate for an attack of that type (either ranged,
melee or direct):
Step 1: Caster Declares Spell and Targets •  The casting test for the spell is also the attack test, and the
First the caster must choose a spell to cast from among those caster’s degrees of success are compared to the defender’s.
they know. If the spell has a target (or targets) other than the •  Spell casting tests can suffer from circumstantial modifiers
caster, they must choose them now provided they satisfy the that the GM rules are appropriate.
spell conditions (range, etc). •  Spells cannot gain or benefit from advantages.
•  Spells cannot be parried or countered, only blocked/evaded.
Step 2: Casting Test •  Critical successes cause spells to deal maximum damage.
The caster makes a skill test with the skill corresponding to the •  Spells cannot benefit from Stamina points.
school of the spell (the Destruction skill for Destruction spells, •  Spells with the AoE attribute are resolved as AoE attacks.
and so forth). For the purpose of a caster’s effective spell level (see
page 81), add +1 to the governing school’s skill rank (see page Spell Restraint
14). This test suffers a -10 penalty for each point by which the On a successful spellcast, a mage can use their will to limit
spell level exceeds the character’s effective rank in that skill. If excessive use of magicka. This is known as Spell Restraint,
the character is untrained in that skill, they cannot cast the spell. or restrained spellcasting. A character can choose to reduce
the cost of a successfully cast spell by their Willpower bonus
Spell Components (minimum 1).
If the character cannot speak they suffer a -20 penalty to the
casting test. They suffer an additional -20 penalty to the test if While typically this is desirable, sometimes not holding back
they do not have two free hands, either because they are holding with a spell can have extra benefits. Some spells have the
items or because their movement is restricted in some way. Overload attribute, which will state certain extra effects the
character can benefit from if they choose not to restrain the
Step 3: Resolve the Spell spell when casting it.
Pass or fail, the caster reduces their magicka by the listed cost of
the spell. If this would reduce the character’s magicka to below Magical Backfires
zero, then the spell is not successfully cast. If a character critically fails when casting a spell, or fails normally
when casting either an unconventional spell or any spell with
If the caster passed the test, resolve the effects of the spell as a spell level above their skill rank in the cooresponding school,
written. If the character is casting a multi-part spell then resolve then they suffer a magical backfire (add the spell level to the
each part of the spell simultaneously (meaning that none of the result of the roll).
parts benefit from the effects of any of the other parts). Any spell
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Conventional Spells Spell Attributes

Many spells have attributes listed in their profiles that modify

Conventional spells are “tried and true” spells that fall clearly their rules or clarify how they function in game terms. The rules
within a single school, and produce only a single effect. They are for spell attributes apply to all types of spells, but are included
spells that have been refined over generations by the mages of in this section for convenience:
Tamriel: simple, elegant incantations and patterns that produce  pkeep: The caster can refresh the effect (including any
•  U
reliable effects. This section contains rules for using conventional required tests or rolls, using the original target(s)) and
spells, and a full list of them. duration of this spell when it ends by paying the original
cost that they paid for the spell.
Spell Profiles •  Overload: The caster benefits from an extra effect (as spec-

Each conventional spell profile listed here includes the follow- ified) if not restraining this spell.
ing: the name of the spell, its school, its spell level(s)/strength, •  Mage Guard: The caster and any affected benefit from an
corresponding magicka costs, spell attributes, and rules for extra effect (as specified) if not restraining this spell and
resolving the spell. The spell strength (SS) of a spell is simply a not wearing armour on any hit locations
variable that is used to quantify the strength of the spell in its •  R/M/Direct Attack (range): Spell counts as a ranged,
rules entry, and that is based on the spell level. melee, or Direct(Overrides Direct attribute) attack with
 Spell Levels/Names the listed range.
Spell Level Name •  Mindlock(X): Reduces the caster’s max AP by X, to a
 1 Novice minimum of 0.
•  AoE (range, form): This spell counts as a ranged, area of
 2 Apprentice
effect attack of the given form/radius.
 3 Journeyman •  Direct: This spell has a target or targets, but is not an attack
 4 Adept and cannot be defended against by normal means.
 5 Expert •  Reaction: This spell may be cast as a reaction when specified.
 6 Master •  [Variation]: This spell has multiple variations, each cor-
 7 Grandmaster
responding to one of the listed items. Each variation is its
own spell that must be learned separately.
Unless otherwise specified, spell effects do not stack with
themselves. Alteration
 school of Alteration revolves around altering the physical
The
and magical properties of the world. This can be used to aug-
ment the self and allies, or hinder enemies.

Armor
“Normal physical armor is far too bulky for most mages. This spell
magically reinforces one’s being to be on par with even the most
well forged steel.”
Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to AR)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  6 11 16 21 26 31 36
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Caster gains [Spell Strength] AR for 1 minute.

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 Burden Lock
“All that armor that bandit is wearing looks pretty heavy. And now “A useful but often overlooked spell, allowing one to magically seal
it’s twice as heavy. Proof that Alteration is the best school of magic.” a door or container with a simple incantation.”
Upkeep, Direct  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
 Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25 [Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
The caster chooses a door or container within 1 meter, which
 arget character within 50m must make a Strength test with a
T immediately locks itself. Defeating this lock requires an extended
[Spell Strength] modifier or raise their Encumbrance level by Subterfuge test with a success threshold of [Spell Strength].
one for 1 round.
Magic Armor
Feather “A generic protection spell against all forms of magical damage.”
“All that loot gets pretty heavy. And now it’s not. Even further proof Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to magic AR)
that Alteration is the best school of magic.”  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Upkeep  Cost:  7 13 19 25 31 37 43
 Level:  3 [Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  11
Caster gains [Spell Strength] magic AR for 1 minute.
 aster lowers their Encumbrance level by one for 1 round and
C
treats their armor as being one weight class lighter (character Magic Shield
counts as being trained to wear this type of armor even if they “I am sure you are starting to realize just how powerful magic can
normally would not be). be. This spell is for when your enemy does too.”
Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to bonus HP, loses free Upkeep)
Jump  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
“Leap towards the heavens! Bound for the sky! Remember to pack  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
your slowfall amulet!”
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Caster gains [Spell Strength] temporary bonus HP against magic
damage for 1 round. Any damage the caster takes of that type
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
reduces this HP first.
The next time the caster jumps within 1 minute they may jump
[Spell Strength] meters higher or further. This bonus HP can exceed their HP max, and if any remains at
the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus
Levitate HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage
“Because sometimes just jumping does not cover it. Try not to abuse Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all
this and get it banned in every civilized province again.” of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell
Upkeep cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again.
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  7 13 19 25 31 37 43 Open
“Why bother fiddling around with flimsy lockpicks when you can
[Spell Str.] 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
pop just about any lock with this spell?”
The caster gains the Flyer ([Spell Strength]) trait for 1 minute.  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
The caster chooses a locked door or container within 1 meter.
If the extended test threshold to unlock it is [Spell Strength] or
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 Repair [Type] Armor
“How many backwater village blacksmiths would you trust to repair “If you know ahead of time what sort of energies your enemies will
your masterwork ebony scimitar? I thought so. Use this instead.” use against you, this spell proves to be invaluable protection.”
Upkeep Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to [type] AR)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 [Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison]
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  Cost:  5 9 13 17 21 25 29
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Removes [Spell Strength] levels of the Damaged (X) quality
from a piece of armor, shield, or weapon within 1m of the caster. Caster gains [Spell Strength] [type] AR for 1 minute.

Shield [Type] Shield

“Eventually, you may slip up. This spell makes sure that your mistakes “Use this in conjunction with the appropriate armor spell and laugh
only cost you your dignity, instead of your life.” in the face of that cocky Pyromancer as their spells don’t so much
Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to bonus HP) as burn a hair off your head.”
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Upkeep, Mage Guard(+WpB to bonus HP)
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22 [Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison]
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15
Caster gains [Spell Strength] temporary bonus HP against
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
physical damage for 1 round. Any damage the caster takes
reduces this HP first. Caster gains [Spell Strength] temporary bonus HP against [type]
damage for 1 round. Any damage of that type that the caster
TThis bonus HP can exceed their HP max, and if any remains takes reduces this HP first.
at the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus
HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage This bonus HP can exceed their HP max, and if any remains at
Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus
of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage
cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again. Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all
of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell
Slowfall cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again.
“Maybe you did not watch your step. Maybe you got carried away
with your levitation spells. Keep this handy so you have time to Water Breathing
rectify your mistake before you splatter all over the ground.” “Ah, the spell made infamous by ‘Breathing Water’. Please test
Upkeep, Reaction your mastery of this spell in a wash basin at your local mages
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 guild before you go pearl diving in the ocean.”
 Cost:  2 3 4 5 6 7 8  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
[Spell Str.]  2 4 6 8 10 12 14  Cost:  2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The next time the caster falls within 1 minute they may ignore
up to the first [Spell Strength] meters when calculating their The character can breathe water as if it were air for [Spell
distance for fall damage. May be cast as a reaction if the character Strength] minutes.
falls.
Water Walking
“It’s so calming to walk along the surface of Lake Rumare early in
the morning on my way back to the university.”
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The character can walk on water as if it were land for [Spell
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Ward Summon Daedra
“Another reliable method to reduce all the hard work an enemy puts Conjures a Daedra from the realms of Oblivion, and binds it
into killing you to nothing.” to the will of the caster, for a time.
Reaction, Overload(+WpB to BR), Upkeep, Mindlock (Spell Strength)
Ward is also a Restoration spell Level: See Table
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Cost: See Table
 Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15 [Spell Str.] See Table
[Spell Str.] 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Summons a Daedra with the Summoned trait, which appears
 ay be cast as a reaction to an attack in place of the character’s
M within five meters of the caster. Immediately after being sum-
normal defense. Caster generates a magical ward that acts as moned, the Daedra must make a Willpower test against the
a shield for all damage, gaining [Spell Strength] Magical and DoS of the Conjuration test. If the Conjurer wins the test, the
Physical BR. Power Block is incompatible with this shield. Daedra gains the Bound trait and persists for 1 minute, If the
Daedra wins the Opposed test, it is not Bound and can act as it
Conjuration pleases, typically murdering its summoner. The unbound Daedra
The school of Conjuration focuses on calling upon otherworldly can test Willpower at the end of each minute to maintain itself
entities. These entities can manifest in a number of different in Mundus. Keeping the Daedra in line imposes [Spell Str]
forms. Mindlock on the caster. Roll initiative for the Daedra when
Summon Construct it’s summoned, as it acts on its own turn.
Conjures a Construct from the realms of Oblivion, and binds
it to the will of the caster for a time. For each time the spell is bought, pick one spell profile from
Upkeep, Direct, Mindlock (Spell Strength) the table below and mark it on your sheet.
Level: See Table
Cost: See Table Daedra Level Cost Spell Strength
[Spell Str.] See Table Daedrat 1 14 1
Scamp 1 15 1
Summons a construct with the Summoned trait, which appears
within five meters of the caster. Immediately after being sum- Banekin 1 17 1
moned, the Construct must make a Willpower test against the Hell Hound 2 23 1
DoS of the Conjuration test. If the Conjurer wins the test, the Clannfear 2 25 1
Construct gains the Bound trait and persists for 1 minute, If the Hunger 3 32 1
Construct wins the Opposed test, it is not Bound and can act Dremora Churl 3 33 1
as it pleases, typically murdering its summoner. The unbound
Flame Atronach 3 31 2
Construct can test Willpower at the end of each minute to
maintain itself in Mundus. Keeping the Construct in line Spider Daedra 4 40 2
imposes [Spell Str] Mindlock on the caster. Roll initiative for Dremora Caitiff 4 36 1
the Construct when it’s summoned, as it acts on its own turn. Ogrim 4 39 2
Frost Atronach 4 37 2
For each time the spell is bought, pick one spell profile from Auroran 5 47 2
the table below and mark it on your sheet.
Storm Atronach 5 44 3
Construct Level Cost Spell Strength Dremora Kynmarcher 5 46 2
Flesh Atronach 4 42 2 Winged Twilight 6 53 3
Hulking Flesh Atronach 6 57 3 Aureal (Golden Saint) 6 55 3
Mazken (Dark Seducer) 6 55 3
Dremora Lord 7 65 3
Xivilai 7 64 3
Daedroth 7 68 3

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 Sunder Binding Conjure [Weapon]
The caster focus their will and attempts to sunder the binding Invokes a spectral weapon of Daedric origin in one’s hands.
of a conjured creature within sight. Upkeep
Upkeep, Direct Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cost: - 11 16 21 26 31 -
Cost: 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 [Spell Str.] - 1 2 3 4 5 -
[Spell Str.] +30 +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30
Summons a Bound Daedric weapon or shield of casters choice.
The caster picks a target within 50m that has the Summoned The weapon is created with a [Spell Strength] damage modifier.
trait that must make an opposed Willpower Test vs the caster The weapon type must be determined when the spell is learned.
with a [Spell Strength] modifier or be sent back to the place
from whence it came. This weapon appears in the caster’s hand(s) for the duration
Conjure [Armour] of the spell, or until the weapon leaves the caster’s hands. The
Manifests a set of infernal armour on the caster’s body. caster gains a [Spell Strength] weapon (with ammo) with the
Upkeep Bound and Summoned traits of the chosen type for 1 minute.
Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If the weapon is not in any of the caster’s Combat Styles, they
count it as being Trained (+0)
Cost: - 15 22 29 36 43 50
[Spell Str.] - 1 2 3 4 5 6
Summons one of the following sets of Bound Daedric armour
(Both Arms; Both Legs, Body; or Head;) that follows the profile
determined by its [Spell Strength]. The armour slots this spell
summons must be determined when the spell is learned.
1: Inferior Partial Daedric; 2: Inferior Full Daedric;
3: Partial Daedric; 4: Full Daedric;
5: Superior Partial Daedric; 6: Superior Full Daedric;

This piece of armor magically replaces whatever armor the caster

is currently wearing on that location for one minute. The armor
piece counts as one weight class lighter for the purpose of armor
penalties, and does not need to be among the caster’s trained
armor classes in its combat style. The armour has the Bound
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 Destruction Drain [Type]
 e school of Destruction centers on harming targets in a variety
Th “It is not enough that I grow stronger, my enemies must grow weaker
of ways. Either through direct damage, or sapping their abilities as well!”
and defenses. Direct Attack, [Str, End, Ag, Int, Wp, Prc, Prs], Upkeep
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Chain Lightning  Cost:  10 18 26 34 42 50 58
“The satisfaction of popping your enemies’ heads off with a well-placed
[Spell Str.] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
chain lightning is a feeling that is quite difficult to capture.”
R Attack (100m), Overload (+WpB to Dmg) Fires a bolt of draining magic at target character within 50m.
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Inflicts a [Spell Strength] penalty to all the targets tests using
 Cost:  11 13 15 17 19 21 23 that characteristic, and a [Spell Strength] bonus to all the casters
test with that characteristic for one round.
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
Fires a bolt of lightning at target character within 50m. Deals Drain Magicka
[Spell Strength] shock damage. The bolt then jumps to the “A waste of good magicka. Drains the target of their precious energies,
next target chosen by the caster within 10m and deals damage rendering them nothing more than a man in a dress.”
(use the first roll). Repeat this for a third and final target. If a Upkeep, Direct
target evades this attack, the spell skips that target on moves  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
on to the next.  Cost:  6 8 10 12 14 16 18
[Spell Str.] 4 8 12 16 20 24 28
Disintegrate Armor
“Nevermind the danger! The embarrassment alone of suddenly  arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test or
T
finding oneself denuded in the middle of battle can cause even the lose [Spell Strength] MP.
most stalwart opponent to reconsider and flee.”
R Attack (100m) Fatigue
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 “If for some reason you do not want to kill your target, you might
 Cost:  6 10 14 18 22 26 30 opt to reduce their combat effectiveness in the hopes of getting them
to surrender.”
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Upkeep, Direct
 ires a bolt of energy at target character within 100m. Instead
F  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
of dealing damage, this attack applies the Damaged ([Spell  Cost:  6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Strength]) quality to the piece of armor on the location it hits
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
(or shield, if it is blocked by a shield).
 arget character within 50m must make an Endurance test with
T
Disintegrate Weapon a [Spell Strength] modifier or lose 1 SP.
“That’s a nice weapon you have there. It would be a shame if some-
thing happened to it.” Poisonbloom
R Attack (100m) “A vile spell by most standards. Magicka derived poisons are an
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 excruciating way to go.”
 Cost:  6 10 14 18 22 26 30 R Attack, AoE (2m, sphere), Overload (+WpB to Dmg)

[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  8 10 12 14 16 18 20
 ires a bolt of energy at target character within 100m. Instead
F
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
of dealing damage, this attack applies the Damaged ([Spell
Strength]) quality to weapons the character is wielding. Target point within 100m explodes with poison gas. Deals
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 [Type] Bite
“A staple in the spellsword’s arsenal. Simple and efficient.”
M Attack (1m), [Fire, Frost, Shock], Overload (+WpB to
Dmg)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
 ires a burst of elemental energy at target character within 1m.
F
Deals [Spell Strength] [type] damage.

[Type] Bolt
““Whether it is the wrath of a Firebolt, or the chill of a Frostbolt.
When your average citizen thinks of the Destruction school, these
are the spells they imagine.”
R Attack (100m), [Fire, Frost, Shock], Overload (+WpB
to Dmg)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  4 6 8 10 12 14 16
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
Fires a bolt of elemental energy at target character within 100m.
Deals [Spell Strength] [type] damage.

[Type] Cloak
“Like the spines of a Durzog, Cloak spells warn everyone that if they
get too close they will regret it.”
Upkeep, [Fire, Frost, Shock], Overload (+WpB to Dmg)
Sunbeam  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
“When you are dealing with a den full of vampires, accept no  Cost:  7 9 11 13 15 17 19
substitutes.”
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
R Attack, AoE (30m, beam), Overload (+WpB to Dmg)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 S wirling elemental energy surrounds the caster for 1 round,
 Cost:  10 13 16 19 22 25 29 dealing [Spell Strength] [type] damage to all targets within 1
meter at the end of each round.
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
Deals [Spell Strength] fire damage to all targets within a 1m wide [Type] Cone
line 30m in a chosen direction. Damage dealt counts as sunlight. “Point in a direction you do not particularly care for. Cast spell.
Cackle madly as all burns, freezes or disintegrates before you.”
[Type] Ball R Attack, AoE (5m, cone), [Fire, Frost, Shock], Overload
“Crowd clearing at its finest. Just try not to hit your friends.” (+WpB to Dmg)
R Attack, AoE (2m, sphere), [Fire, Frost, Shock],  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Overload (+WpB to Dmg)  Cost:  9 11 13 15 17 19 21
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 [Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
 Cost:  8 10 12 14 16 18 20
 stream of elemental energy hits all targets within a 5m cone
A
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
originating from the caster, dealing [Spell Strength] [type]
 arget point within 100m explodes with elemental energy.
T damage to all targets caught within it.
Deals [Spell Strength] [type] damage to all targets caught
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 “Ha! I caught that snooty Breton girl’s hair on fire today, and Weakness to [Type]
managed a little lightning bolt. Even hit the target! I can’t “Sure a Fireball hurts, but what if you want it to hurt even more?”
believe it; those books were just what I needed. They seemed Upkeep, [Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison], Direct
really hard, but it was all about clearing out my head and  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
not letting nerves stop me. And Guzgikh? Turns out he  Cost:  5 6 7 8 9 10 11
started the same way—he didn’t cast a spell for years, but
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
before long could destroy a whole village! This is great!”
 arget character within 50m gains the Weakness ([type],
T
Oshgura’s Destruction Journal [Spell Strength]) trait for 1 round.

Weakness to Magic
“For when you want to cause the utmost suffering.”
[Type] Rune Upkeep, Direct
“If you are feeling tactical, a magical rune cunningly placed can be  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
a far more effective use of your time and magicka if planned well.”  Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25
[Fire, Frost, Shock], Overload (+WpB to Dmg)
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  9 11 13 15 17 19 21  arget character within 50m gains the Weakness (magic,
T
[Spell Strength]) trait for 1 round.
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
 reates a magical rune on target surface within 1 meter. After a
C Illusion
1 round delay the rune becomes barely visible (-20 to any vision The school of Illusion focuses on affecting light and the minds of
based tests to spot it). The caster chooses one or more conditions sentient targets. Illusion can be used to manipulate an enemy’s
upon which the rune detonates. The rune persists indefinitely. perception of reality, or augment one’s own.

•  P  roximity: The rune detonates whenever a character comes Blind

within a certain distance (chosen by the caster). “You can’t hit what you can’t see.”
•  Time: The rune detonates after a set amount of time. Upkeep, Direct Attack
•  Manual: The caster can detonate the rune manually from  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
any distance by using the Cast Magic action.  Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
 hen the rune detonates it does so in a burst of elemental
W
energy, dealing [Spell Strength] [type] damage to all targets  arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test
T
within 3 meters. This counts as an area of effect attack and can with a [Spell Strength] modifier or be Blinded for 1 round.
be evaded, but only if a character is aware of the rune.
Calm
[Type] Storm “Suppresses most higher level emotional responses. Negotiations
“For when collateral damage is a non-issue.” between certain hostile parties will sometimes require this spell be
R Attack, AoE (7m, sphere), Upkeep, [Fire, Frost, Shock] cast on every participant to ensure reasonable discourse.”
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Direct Attack
 Cost:  9 11 13 15 17 19 21  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10  Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
 arget point within 100m explodes with elemental energy.
T
Deals [Spell Strength] [type] damage to all targets caught  arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test
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within 7m. Leaves behind a persistent zone in this area for with a [Spell Strength] modifier or be calmed for 1 minute. A
1 round that deals the same damage to any characters who calmed character loses the will to fight. While calmed, they
pass through it (or end their turn in it if they started there). cannot willingly attack any character unless that character
Upkeeping the spell does not let you move the storm, it attacks them first, at which point they snap out of the effect.
merely refreshes the effect and duration.
Note: If a character while under this spell’s effect is struck by a Frenzy
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 Chameleon Horror
“Easier than full blown invisibility and not nearly as fragile of an “An enemy that is too scared to fight is not an enemy you have to
enchantment. Allows full use of one’s abilities while still retaining worry about.”
an element of stealth.” Direct Attack
Upkeep  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Cost:  11 18 25 32 39 46 53
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22 [Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
[Spell Str.] -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35
 arget character within 50m must make a Horror ([Spell
T
Caster gains the Chameleon ([Spell Strength]) condition for Strength]) test.
1 minute.
Invisibility
Charm “The iconic spell of the Illusion school is remarkably fragile as almost
“Despite its use in almost any social situation being considered a any vigorous activity will break the spell and leave you exposed.”
faux pas at best, and illegal at worst, it remains one of the most Upkeep
commonly used and taught spells of the Illusion school.”  Level:  4
Direct Attack  Cost:  13
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  6 8 10 12 14 16 18 
Caster gains the Invisible condition for 1 round. They lose this
condition if they attack or cast another spell during this time.
[Spell Str.] +5 +10 +15 +20 +25 +30 +35
 arget character within 50m becomes receptive to others, and
T Light
the next character to attempt a Persuade or Deceive test on “One of the simplest cantrips an Illusion apprentice will master.
them within 1 minute receives a [Spell Strength] bonus. A fuel free light source on command is an under-appreciated
convenience.”
Courage Upkeep
“Some naysayers claim this is actually nothing more than low level  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
induced insanity on the caster’s part. And no, a shot of brandy does  Cost:  2 3 4 5 6 7 8
not double as a potion of courage in a pinch.”
[Spell Str.] 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Upkeep, AoE (7m, pulse)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Creates a light orbiting the caster that illuminates an area within
 Cost:  8 10 12 14 16 18 20 [Spell Strength] meters for 1 minute.
[Spell Str.] +5 +10 +15 +20 +25 +30 +35
Muffle
All willing characters within 7m of the caster receive a [Spell “Commonly found as an enchantment on the gear of less than repu-
Strength] bonus to any Fear tests within 1 minute. Characters table individuals. Makes one harder to hear in almost all regards.”
under the effects of fear can make a Willpower test with the Upkeep
same bonus to snap out of the effects.  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
Frenzy
[Spell Str.] -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35
“If for whatever reason the situation calls for all the tact of a drunken
Nord, this spell will always deliver.”  aster gains the Muffled ([Spell Strength]) condition for 1
C
Direct Attack minute.
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  8 12 16 20 24 28 32
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40

Target character within 50m must make a Willpower test with
a [Spell Strength] modifier or gain the Frenzied condition.

Note: If a character while under this spell’s effect is struck by a Frenzy

effect, than this spell effect is immediately nullified

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 Night Eye Silence
“Why waste the magicka on casting an expensive and fragile invis- “As amusing as this is to cast on long-winded individuals, Its ability
ibility spell when a mundane patch of darkness and the use of this to cause even an experienced mage to trip up casting at least one
spell allow for much of the same benefits?” spell is not to be underestimated.”
Upkeep Upkeep, Direct Attack
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22  Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25
[Spell Str.] 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 [Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
Caster gains the ability to see in the dark up to [Spell Strength]  arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test
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meters away for 1 minute. with a [Spell Strength] modifier or be Silenced for 1 round.

Panic Mysticism
“A slightly less drastic version of the horror spell. Only induces mild The school of Mysticism is a more obscure school, and its spells
to severe panic as opposed to outright life threatening fear.” manipulate magicka itself. Mysticism can be used for many
Direct Attack effects, including binding and trapping souls, or reflecting spells.
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Absorb Life
“A notoriously hard spell to pin to just one school. The schools of
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
Restoration, Necromancy and Mysticism have all laid claim to it
 arget character within 50m must make a Panic ([Spell
T at one point or another. Save this for when you’re feeling vampiric.”
Strength]) test. M Attack (1m), Overload (+WpB to Dmg)
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Paralyze  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
“A real fight ender if you can get it to land. This spell is taxing to
[Spell Str.] 1d4 1d6 1d8 1d10 2d6 2d8 2d10
cast, but well worth it.”
Upkeep, Direct Attack Saps the life of target character within 1m. Deals [Spell Strength]
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 magic damage. The caster regenerates HP equal to half (round
 Cost:  12 20 28 36 44 52 60 up) of the damage dealt (after any reduction).
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
Absorb Magicka
 arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test
T “Ultimately a net loss for all involved when cast normally. However,
with a [Spell Strength] modifier or be Paralyzed for 1 round. when enchanted into a weapon, this spell is essential for those born
under the sign of the Atronach.”
Sanctuary Direct Attack
“Unlike the brutish methods of Alteration, this spell takes the path  Level:  4
of least resistance and subtly alters the actions of those around you  Cost: 22
to simply decrease your chance of getting hit in the first place.”
Upkeep  arget character within 50m must make a Willpower test or
T
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 lose 2d10 magicka. The caster regenerates MP equal to the
 Cost:  8 15 22 29 36 43 50 magicka lost.
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Caster gains [Spell Strength] additional degrees of success on
successful defense tests for 1 round. They can also move 1 meter
further than normal to avoid AoE attacks on a successful evade
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 Detect [Type] Reflect
“The intent and use behind an object actually changes its magical “A difficult spell to cast, but worth it to give your enemies a taste of
signature. This allows one to detect and distinguish between objects, their own magicka.”
such as a key from a dagger.” Upkeep
Upkeep, [Life, Undead, Magic, (other)]  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
 Cost:  6 11 16 21 26 31 36 [Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
[Spell Str.] 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Any time the caster would be hit by a spell (after any defense,
Caster gains the ability to see objects/effects of the chosen [type] but before resolving effects), roll a d10. If the result is a roll of
within [Spell Strength] meters as a faint, shimmering outline [Spell Strength] or lower, instead resolve the spell against its
even in the dark and through objects, even if blind, for 1 minute original caster. Lasts for 1 round.

Dispel Soul Trap

“Undoes both harmful and beneficial magical effects from all “A rather morbid spell, even if used “ethically” on white souls. Traps
schools of magic.” a being’s soul energy on death into a naturally-occurring soul gem.”
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Upkeep, Direct
 Cost:  5 9 13 17 21 25 29  Level:  2
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  Cost:  16

Removes all magical effects of [Spell Strength] level (either  arget character within 50m has their soul magically tethered
T
potion, spell, or enchantment) or lower from the caster. to an appropriate empty soul gem (only black soul gems can
Constant enchantments reactivate after 1d4 rounds. hold the souls of men, mer, and the beast races) of the caster’s
choice within 1m of their person. If the target dies within 1
Ethereal Form minute, then their soul is trapped within the gem and it gains
“Before you get any ideas, the ladies dorm here on campus has been soul energy equal to the size of their soul.
warded against such spells. So unless you want to explain to the
Archmage why you are stuck in a wall, please use this responsibly.” Spell Absorption
Upkeep “Why waste perfectly good magicka when your enemy is so intent
 Level:  4 on throwing it at you?”
 Cost:  11 Upkeep
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Caster gains the Incorporeal trait for 1 round.  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mark
“You know the saying: ‘Home is where your mark is!’” The caster gains the Spell Absorption ([Spell Strength]) trait
 Level:  2 for 1 round.
 Cost:  6
Telekinesis
Places an invisible, magic mark at the caster’s current location. “Many a supposed poltergeist hauntings are actually nothing more
The amount of marks a character can keep track of is equal to than a bored apprentice practicing their telekinesis spell on the
their Intelligence Bonus. unwitting locals. “
Upkeep
Recall  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
“Good for a quick escape, or to simply make life easier.”  Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22
 Level:  3 [Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 Cost:  16
The caster gains the Telekinesis ([Spell Strength]) trait for 1
Instantly transports the caster to the location of one of their minute.
magic marks placed with the Mark spell. Cannot be used to
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Telepathy Heal Ally
“It is theorized that the Dwemer possessed a low level telepathic “For when you want to help someone, but they’re all the way over
connection, allowing them to communicate across great distances. there!”
The rest of us have to do it the hard way.” Direct
Upkeep  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Cost:  6 8 10 12 14 16 18
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22 [Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Target character within 50 meters regains [Spell Strength] HP.
The caster gains the Telepathy ([Spell Strength]) trait for 1
minute.

Restoration
The school of Restoration revolves around augmenting and
restoring the abilities and body of a target. It also contains effects
that can be used specifically against the Undead.

Cure Paralysis
“Paradoxically, early versions of this spell were self cast only. Which
raises the question of how one casts it when it’s most needed.”
Direct
 Level:  2
 Cost:  9

Removes the Paralyzed condition from target character within

1 meter.

Curing Disease
“A servant works better when it is healthy.”
Direct
 Level:  2  4
 Cost:  7 13
[Spell Str.] 1 2
Removes the Diseased [Spell Strength] Condition from target
character within 1 meter.
[Spell Strength] 1 = Common, [Spell Strength] 2 = Magical. Healing Touch
“As a rule, reduced range makes for a more efficient spell. Restoration
Fortify is no different.”
“Magical enhancement is almost as old as the study of magic itself. Direct
We have since condensed its use to the major attributes.”  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Upkeep, [Strength, Endurance, Agility, Intelligence,  Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15
Willpower, Perception, Personality]
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  9 17 25 33 41 49 57 Target character within 1 meter regains [Spell Strength] HP.
[Spell Str.] 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Caster increases their [characteristic] score by [Spell Strength]
for 1 round. This affects all attributes derived from that score.

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 Heal Stabilize
“The iconic spell of the Restoration school.” “A spell I hope you never have to use, but will be thankful for.”
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 Direct
 Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15  Level:  1
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14  Cost:  2

Caster regains [Spell Strength] HP. Stabilizes target dying character within 1m.

Rejuvenate Turn Undead

“Cures the weary aches and pains of a fatigued body.” “Despite what many disappointed would-be liches initially think,
Direct this spell is for repelling the undead.”
 Level:  3 Upkeep
 Cost:  26  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  7 10 13 16 19 22 25
Target character within 1 meter removes 1 level of fatigue or
[Spell Str.] +20 +10 +0 -10 -20 -30 -40
gain 1 Stamina point if they don’t have any.
 arget character with the Undead trait within 50m must make
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Replenish a Willpower test with a [Spell Strength] modifier to not imme-
“No, it’s not efficient, but sometimes they need it more than you.” diately flee the caster for 1 round.
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  4 7 10 13 16 19 22 Ward
“Another reliable method to reduce all the hard work an enemy puts
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
into killing you to nothing.”
Target character within 1 meter regains [Spell Strength] MP. Reaction, Overload(+WpB to BR),
Ward is also a Restoration spell
Resistance to [Type]  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
“You would not believe the number of young summoners coming in  Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15
here asking for fire protection.”
[Spell Str.] 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Upkeep, [Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison]
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  ay be cast as a reaction to an attack in place of the character’s
M
 Cost:  3 5 7 9 11 13 15 normal defense. Caster generates a magical ward that acts as
a shield for all damage, gaining [Spell Strength] Magical and
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Physical BR. Power Block is incompatible with this shield.
Caster gains the Resistance ([type], [Spell Strength]) trait for
1 round.

Resistance to Magic
“Generic as opposed to specialized resistance will cost you more
magicka, but sometimes it’s better to be prepared for anything.”
Upkeep
 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
 Cost:  5 9 13 17 21 25 29
[Spell Str.] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Caster gains the Resistance (Magic, [Spell Strength]) trait for
1 round.

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Unconventional Spells Spell Attributes
Spell attributes are “tags” that modify the rules of a spell, or
Unlike the “tried and true” conventional spells, unconventional clarify how they function in game terms. Effects and forms each
spells are the realm of unique, experimental, and potentially have spell attributes associated with them that are combined
dangerous magic. when the complete spell profile is created.

Unconventional Spells are spells that produce more than a Reference Materials
single effect, can be classified as belonging to more than one A complete list of effects, forms, and spell attributes can be
school, or are simply a unique variation on a standard effect. found in the Spell Making Reference in the Appendix.
These spells are considered the realm of over-eager apprentices
and learned masters: experimental magic that can bring both To create an unconventional spell, follow these steps:
great risks and great rewards.
Step 1: Create Spell Parts
In game terms unconventional spells are custom spells. There First pick the combination(s) of effects and forms that will make
is no list of them, it is the catch all term for the unique up the various part(s) of the spell.
spells that can be created from the various magical effects
and forms that exist within the system. This section contains Step 2: Determine Spell Parameters
rules for creating and using your own unconventional spells. Next, decide on the parameters of each effect/form. Each effect
and form have associated parameters (spell level and magnitude)
Creating a Spell that determine the strength of the effect, and the size of the
Creating an unconventional spell is a matter of putting pieces form, respectively.
together to make a functioning spell that can be used like any
of the premade conventional spells. Step 3: Determine Spell Cost
Once the spell parameters are decided, simply “plug in” your
The Basics chosen values into the effect cost and form cost formulas pro-
The two pieces that players can combine to create spells are vided for your chosen effect(s) and form(s). The total cost of
called effects and forms. all these values added together for each spell part is the total
magicka cost of the spell.
An Effect is the actual content of a spell: the fire effect causes
fire damage while the heal effect heals it. A Form is the “shape” Step 4: Determine Spell Level & School
of the spell. Some spells are cast across wide areas (like a fireball, The spell level of an unconventional spell is equal to the highest
which uses the “ball” form) while others are cast only on the spell level used in one of that spell’s parts. If the parent spell has
caster themself (the “self ” form). multiple parts, increase this level by one for each part beyond
the first. The school of a spell is the school of its highest level
Creating a spell is a matter of combining effects and forms spell part.
that are allowed to fit together, setting the parameters of each,
and then writing down the combined result so that you can Step 5: Create Spell
reference it during gameplay. To create a spell a character must pass an extended skill test using
that spell’s school. The success threshold for the creation test is
Multi Part Spells three times the spell’s level, and each test the character makes
Unconventional spells can also be multi-part spells, which simply represents a day of experimentation and study. For each test
means that they contain multiple spells in a single spell. For the character makes they must also consume experimental
example a character might create a spell that when cast allows materials worth approximately 25 drakes. This represents the
him to both jump further and walk on water, which are two unpredictable nature of magical experimentation, and the fact
separate effects. These distinct parts are referred to as Spell that creating a spell requires both time and resources.
Parts, while the spell containing them is referred to as the
Parent Spell. Step 6: Finalize Spell
Write down the details of the new spell somewhere you can
Learning Effects & Forms reference it, including its cost, level, attributes, and various
A character can use any form when creating an unconventional parts. Add this spell to your character’s list of known spells, and
spell, but may only utilize effects from schools of magic in which be sure to give it an appropriate name!
they are trained (meaning the skill is novice rank or higher).

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Rituals Resolve Ritual
The magicka cost must be paid from the chosen magicka source.
Ritual magic is a hybrid of the other forms of magic: combining If the character is using their own magicka reserves, simply
elements of spellcasting, enchanting, and alchemy into extended deduct the cost as you would for a spell. If the character is using
rituals that require preparation and can achieve extremely a soul gem, deduct the cost from its soul energy and destroy the
powerful effects. gem. If the character is using alchemical ingredients, deduct
the cost from the ingredient pool) and destroy the ingredients.
Rituals require a source of magicka, which is used to pay the
ritual’s cost, and require the character to prepare for a certain If the cost would reduce the magicka in the magicka source to
amount of time. The purpose of the ritual is to amplify the below zero, then the casting fails automatically. If the character
power of the source of magicka chosen. Because characters are passed their casting test, the spell is resolved as it normally would.
harnessing so much energy, there is always a potential for danger
if the character errs in the ritual. If the character failed their casting test, the spell is not cast and
the ritual has backfired. Roll on the backfire table corresponding
Rituals require specific steps and have unique magical effects. to the school of the spell and add one to the resulting roll
They represent more obscure forms of magic, often known only for each degree of failure. Rules for backfires can be found in
to a few. Each one must be learned independently and has its Magical Mishaps.
own steps that must be taken, costs that must be paid, and
penalties for failure.
Rite of Focus
Because rituals represent obscure, specialized forms of magic, Allows a character to turn a weapon into a magical “focus”
the GM should not allow just any character to learn them. through which Magicka can be channeled. Requires an hour
Learning a ritual costs twenty five XP, and the character of ritual preparation followed by a five minute ritual and an
must have some means of learning the ritual (such as a book Enchant test made at a +0 bonus. The character must also
or a teacher). Not every character should be allowed to learn pay 200 magicka from any source using the rules for ritual
every ritual (GM’s discretion). Below are a few of the many spellcasting. On success, weapon gains the Focus quality.
such rituals that exist. Others can be found in other books, and
as usual players and GMs are encouraged to create their own.
Rite of Textual Inscription
Ritual Spellcasting Allows a character to imbue a text with magic runes that trigger
Ritual spellcasting is a means of utilizing rituals to power a spell. when the text is read. First employed frequently by the Direnni
A character can perform a ritual in order to utilize alternative Hegemony to protect their writings, this technique is used by
magicka sources to power a particularly costly spell. a number of mages to keep their secrets safe from prying eyes.

Magicka Source and Ritual Focus This ritual requires several hours of inscription, in which runes
The character must choose a source of magicka to fuel the spell. are written on a number of pages in a precise order to achieve the
Characters may use their own magicka reserves, a unit of alchem- desired effect. The character creates a single magic component
ical ingredients, a filled soul gem, or any combination of any as if they were creating a non-standard spell, except they must
number of the above. If multiple characters are cooperating to use the Touch form when doing so. Once the cost, effects, and
perform a ritual, they can combine their magicka pools for the difficulty of the spell have been calculated the character must
purposes of paying the magicka cost of the spell. make a test with the appropriate skill for the chosen school
of magic at the difficulty of the spell plus an additional -10
Additionally, each ritual requires a ritual focus. This is an item, penalty. On success, the spell is bound to the text. The next
which can differ from ritual to ritual, that focuses and amplifies person unfortunate enough to read the book without being
the magic forces involved in the ritual. The nature of this item is informed of how to avoid the trap will trigger it, and the magic
left to the GM (though they should feel free to pass this decision will automatically cast from the book onto them: it may not be
off to the player performing the ritual), but it should be in some evaded or otherwise defended against.
way thematically related to the ritual being performed.

This can be anything from a human heart to an ornate tattoo

created on the body of the character performing the ritual. The
only limit is the imagination of the GM and the players.

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Rite of Motion Rite of Morpholithic Inscription
Allows a character to teleport themselves, or several people, Allows a character to create a Sigil Stone. This requires a rare
over vast distances. The ritual requires a magic circle be created, Daedric morpholith: a variety of soul gem found only in
which requires a Mysticism skill test. The GM should make this Oblivion. This ritual is guarded knowledge, known only to
test for the character in secret, and note the results. Knowledge the most experienced masters of Conjuration and Mysticism.
of this ritual is uncommon to most mages. The character must first prepare a chamber, sealed against all
daylight and disturbances, roofed and walled with white stone
The ritual itself is an hour long incantation, requiring a and floored with black tiles. All surfaces within the chamber
Mysticism skill test with a -20 penalty. The character must also must be ritually purified with a solution of void salts (an expen-
pay 500 magicka, which can be paid with any magicka source as sive alchemical ingredient [mysticism]).
per the normal rules for ritual spellcasting. Any characters who
will be teleported must be within the circle throughout. When A foursquare table must be placed in the center of a room, with
the character makes the test, they must choose a target location. a dish to receive the morpholith. Four censers shall be prepared
This can be anywhere that they have ever been, or scried, as long with incense compounded from gorvix (an expensive alchemical
as they can clearly picture the location in their mind. If they ingredient [mysticism]) and harrada (an expensive alchemical
pass the test, any characters within the circle (which can include ingredient [conjuration]).
the character) are instantly transported to that location. If the
character rolls an unlucky number on the test the characters are On the equinox, the character must place the morpholith in the
sent to a random location instead (chosen by the GM). dish and intone the rites specified in the Book of Law, beginning
at dawn and continuing without end until sunset of the same
Alternatively, the active character can utilize the memories of day. They must also choose a Daedric Prince who they are
some other character (assuming they are within the circle) to attempting to contact, and make a Mysticism skill test with a
determine the target location. This requires a Willpower test -20 penalty to see if they successfully performed the rites.
on the part of the character providing the memories, and adds
a -10 penalty to the active character’s Mysticism test. The character may then present the purified morpholith to the
Daedric Prince for their inscription, assuming the Prince deems
Rite of Sight him worthy. Once inscribed, the morpholith is transformed
Allows a character to cast their vision great distances, even across into a Sigil Stone. Such an inscription represents a conpact
time. Requires the use of either a Scrying Stone (exceedingly rare between the character and the Prince in question, which may
artifacts), or a live animal/person to sacrifice. Knowledge of this be invoked through further use of the Sigil Stone.
ritual is uncommon outside advanced students of Mysticism.
This ritual can only be performed at night, and requires the stone If the character fails the Mysticism test, the ritual backfires.
be exposed to moonlight. The character must perform a set of Roll 2d4 + 3 on the mysticism backfire effect table.
incantations beginning ten minutes prior to midnight, which
requires a Mysticism skill test with a -10 penalty. During this Using the Stone
time the character must mentally focus on the person, place, In the future, if character communicates directly with the
event, or thing they wish to scry. Characters can only scry things Daedric Prince who inscribed the Sigil Stone, they may invoke
within the Mundus. the compact (known as the conjurational charter) between
the two of them. The character then activates the charged Sigil
Alternatively, the character can do away with a Scyring Stone, Stone (with a Mysticism skill test). This transports the stone
instead killing a live animal or person and reading their entrails through the liminal barrier, opening a portal between Mundus
just before midnight under the light of the moon. This still and the Prince’s realm of Oblivion. The portal may only remain
requires the Mysticism test, but it is at an additional -20 penalty open for a short period of time (a minute at most), and it is
if the victim has a White soul (animals, beasts, and so forth). the Daedric Prince who gets to decide where the portal leads
Either way, on success when the clock strikes midnight the within their realm.
character begins to receive visions of the desired target. These
visions appear either in the stone, or mentally as the character If the character fails the Mysticism test, the ritual backfires.
reads the entrails of their victim. The nature of the visions is left Roll 2d4 + 3 on the mysticism backfire effect table.
to the GM. They can be visions of the past, present, or future
of the target. The more degrees of success achieved on the test,
the more information the character receives.

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Magical Mishaps Conjuration Backfire Effects
Result Effect
Magic has the potential to be dangerous not only to its target, Otherworldly Voice All characters within a few
but to its user as well. When a magical process Backfires on the 1-2 dozen meters of the caster hear strange voices
one directing the process, refer to the next section to determine whispering.
what happens. Alchemical backfires work differently and are Magicka Leak The caster loses 2d8 magicka.
handled later. The GM is free to invent their own backfire effects. 3
Who knows where it went?
What’s That? An item of alien origin falls through
Spell Backfire Tables a hole in reality nearby. The item can be any item
Backfire effects are divided by the school of magic of the effect of the GM’s choosing, but it appears to be made
that backfired. By default you should roll a d4 on the appro- 4
of strange, otherworldly material. Whatever it is,
priate table to determine the effect. You will typically be called it doesn’t agree with Mundus, and only survives
to add the spell level of the backfiring spell to this result. The 1d4 rounds before vanishing.
exact amount will be specified in the relevant section. Unbound If the spell would have summoned or
bound an entity of some kind, it works but they
Alteration Backfire Effects enter the world without the Summoned or Bound
Result Effect 5-7 trait or quality (as appropriate), meaning they are
free to do as they wish.
Breeze A light wind whips up within a few dozen
1-2
meters of the caster.
If this does not apply, use the result below.
Magicka Leak The caster loses 2d8 magicka.
3 Backlash The entity the caster is attempting to
Who knows where it went?
- contact mentally lashes out against them. They
Swap The caster and another random character lose 3d10 magicka.
4
within 30 meters switch places instantly.
Mental Visitor A strange entity slips into the
Crushing Weight All characters within 30 meters mind of the caster unbidden. It remains there for
5 (including the caster) feel weighed down. They 8
1d6 rounds, impeding their actions. They are at a
suffer a -10 penalty to all tests for 1d4 rounds. -10 to all tests while it is present.
Lurch The world seems to stretch for a few Suddenly Scamps! There is a flash of light and
seconds before hurling people and objects to 2d6 Scamps appear from a rift in reality. They
6 new locations. Each character within 10 meters 9
instantly scatter, intent on causing as much
(including the caster) is thrown 2d10 meters in a mischief as possible.
random horizontal direction.
Rift A strange rift opens in reality at a random
Slip and Slide The area within 20 meters of the point within 10 meters of the caster. Gravity
caster becomes an extreme low friction zone for shifts, slowly pulling all characters within 2d8
7
1d4 rounds. Characters in the zone must make an meters towards the rift as if they were falling.
Agility test each round to not fall prone. 10
Hanging onto a nearby object or the ground
Chronological Disturbance For the next 1d4 requires a successful Strength test. The rift persists
minutes, all spells cast by the caster take effect for 1d4 rounds. Those who pass through are sent...
8 1d4 rounds after they are cast. A Perception test somewhere else...
is required to notice the sudden appearance of a Schloop! The character must make a Willpower
spell or else characters cannot react to them. 11+ test or be sucked into another realm with a
Uncontrollable Levitation The caster suddenly sudden squelching sound, never to be seen again.
hovers towards the sky. They levitate 1d12 meters
9 above the ground and floats there for 1d4 rounds
before falling. They are at a -20 penalty to all
actions as they spin uncontrollably.
Gravity Unbound All characters, the caster
10 included, within 10 meters of the caster fall
upwards 3d8 meters before falling down again.
Force The caster must test Willpower or be killed
11+
instantly as incredible forces tear him apart.

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 Destruction Backfire Effects Illusion Backfire Effects
Result Effect Result Effect
Mysterious Pain All characters within a few Ewww! The magic does nothing except leave
1-2 1-2
dozen meters feel a strange prickling pain. behind a terrible smell in the area.
Magicka Leak The caster loses 2d8 magicka. That Totally Worked The caster believes that they
3
Who knows where it went? 3 were successful in casting the spell, but in reality
4 Drained The caster loses 1 Stamina point. they were not.
Energy Burst A wave of energy issues from the Thick Tongue The caster cannot speak for 1d4
caster, knocking everyone (not including the 4 rounds as their tongue feels thick and heavy in
5 their mouth.
caster) within 20 meters prone unless they pass a
Strength test. Darkness All lights within 100 meters go out for
5
Hoarfrost In a sudden surge of cold, all non-liv- the next 1d4 rounds.
ing matter within 30 meters is covered in ice. Bang! There is a flash of light, and the caster and
6
Characters moving within the frozen area must 6 all characters within 20 meters suffer from the
make an Agility test or fall prone. Blinded and Deafened conditions for 1d4 rounds.
7 Weary The caster loses 1d4 Stamina points. Scherioussshly I’am Soobear The caster loses 2
Lightning Rod Lightning strikes from above, 7 SP. They feel extremely intoxicated for the next
hitting a random target within 10 meters of the 1d12 minutes.
8
caster (they are a viable target too) and dealing My Own Worst Enemy Any character who
2d8 shock damage to the body location. 8 makes eye contact with the caster will appear to
Redirected If the magic that backfired is a spell them as an enemy.
9 with a target, it is redirected and resolved against Seeing Double A double of the caster appears in
the caster. Otherwise, use the result above. 9 front of them, and seeks to destroy them for 1d6
Power Overwhelming Caster must make a rounds before vanishing.
10 Willpower test or die instantly as they burn up Mental Prison The character is trapped within
from force of the power they have summoned. 10 their own mind for 1d4 days. During this time
Boom! The caster must test Willpower or explode, they are unconscious and helpless.
11+ killing them instantly and dealing 4d10 fire Just Gone Caster must make a Willpower test or
damage to all characters within 2d8 meters. 11+ their mind becomes a “blank slate.” This character
must be retired from play.

“That was only part of it. Magic as we know it today comes

from Vanus Galerion. He restructured the schools to be
understandable by the masses. He invented the tools of
alchemy and enchanting so everyone could concoct whatever
they wanted, whatever their skills and purse would allow
them to, without fears of magical backfire. Well, eventually
he created that.”

Feyfolken

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 Mysticism Backfire Effects Restoration Backfire Effects
Result Effect Result Effect
Sight All characters within a few dozen meters see Flinch All characters within a few dozen meters
1-2 1-2
glimpses of random events. twitch slightly.
Magicka Siphon The caster loses 1d8 magicka Magicka Leak The caster loses 2d8 magicka.
3
3 and a random character within 30 meters gains Who knows where it went?
the amount lost. Blight Plants around the caster wither and die
4
Forgetful The next time the caster attempts to within 50 meters.
cast a spell within 1 minute, they find they have 5 Out of Breath The caster gains loses 1d4 SP.
4
forgotten how to use it and cannot remember it
Localized Aging One of the caster’s limbs, chosen
until the duration is up. 6
at random, becomes crippled for 1d8 rounds.
Twister The character perceives time in a non-lin-
Newfound Strength For the next minute the
5 ear fashion for 1d4 rounds, and must make a
character gains 50 Strength, but if they take any
Perception test to successfully take any actions.
7 actions except to stand still they must make an
Endless Sight The caster can see multiple planes Agility test at a -40 penalty or fall prone instead,
of reality, and cannot process the information at as they are unable to control their body.
6
once. They gain the blinded condition for 1d4
Not Right... The caster’s characteristics are
rounds.
switched around as their body morphs and
Warp The caster vanishes and reappears at a warps. Roll 1d10 for each characteristic, on a six
7
random location within 300 meters. or higher the characteristic score switches place
8
Involuntary Chat The caster is telepathically with the next one on which the result of six or
linked with a random character within 100 higher is rolled until none are left to roll. This
meters. They can each hear the other’s thoughts happens every hour for 1d4 hours, after which the
8
for the next 1d4 minutes. Each must make a character returns to normal.
Willpower test each round to act during this time, Contortions The caster’s muscles begin to spasm
as it is difficult to focus. 9 uncontrollably, they are rendered entirely helpless
Spell Reversal For the next 1d6 rounds, spells for 1d4 rounds.
that the caster casts have the opposite of their Overgrowth One of the caster’s limbs, chosen at
9
usual effect. Exactly what this entails is left to the random, begins to grow uncontrollably. The first
GM’s imagination. round it becomes crippled for 1d4 minutes, and
Anti-Magic Zone Creates a zone of anti-magicka the character must make an Endurance test with
10
within 25 meters of the caster. All characters a -20 penalty. If they fail, the limb is lost the next
within lose all their current magicka, all constant round as it explodes in a burst of gore and they
10 enchantments stop working until they leave the take 3d8 damage that ignores all armor and miti-
zone, all other enchantments lose all charge, and gation. After the duration it returns to normal.
all potions lose their effects permanently. The Adrenaline The caster’s vital systems kick into
zone lasts for 1d4 minutes. 11+ overdrive, and they must make an Endurance test
Soul Fire The caster must make a Willpower test or die within seconds.
11+ or their soul is destroyed, rent apart by magical
forces. This kills him instantly.

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Alchemical Backfires Potion Backfire Effects
Backfire effects for potions are divided into two types: creation Some results on the above table indicate that the potion itself has
backfires and potion backfires. By default you should roll a backfired: this means that the potion has gained some additional
d4 on the appropriate table to determine the effect. You will (typically negative) effect beyond what the alchemist intended.
typically be called to add the level of the backfiring effect to this Mark the potion as “backfired” on the character’s sheet and roll
result. The exact amount will be specified in the relevant section. 1d10 on the potion backfire table below when it is consumed:

Creation Backfire Effects Potion Backfire Effects

Result Effect Result Effect
Nothing! The potion seems to be fizzling with no Could be Worse! Roll 2d8 on the minor effects table
1-3
1-2 sign of stopping, but is otherwise fine and can be below and apply the result along with the normal ones.
used normally. 4 Nothing! Nothing happens.
Nothing! The potion is created, and apart from Yuck! The potion applies its effects as usual, but it
3 being thick, brown, and smell, it appears fine. The tastes terrible! The character must pass a Willpower
potion counts as backfired. 5
test with a -20 penalty or vomit uncontrollably,
Poof! The potion suddenly erupts into a semi- rendering them helpless for 1 round.
4 solid pillar of foam, making a huge mess. The Poison! When a character consumes the potion they
potion is lost. 6 take 2d10 poison damage to the body (ignores armor)
Whoops! The potion has congealed into a solid, in addition to the usual effects.
rubbery mass and has potentially ruined the I can’t See! When a character consumes the potion,
5 tools used to make it. The potion is lost, and the 7 they gain the blinded condition for 1d5 hours in
character must make a Luck test or the toolset addition to the usual effects as their vision goes dark.
used to make it is completely destroyed.
It Burns! When a character consumes the potion they
Yuck! The potion smells awful, and seems to be 8 burst into flames, gaining the burning (1) condition
6
slightly chunky. The potion counts as backfired. on the body in addition to the usual effects.
*Fizz* The potions begins boiling uncontrollably, Paralysis! When a character consumes the potion,
filling the air with terrible smelling fumes. The 9
7 they are also instantly paralyzed for 1d5 rounds.
potion is lost and everyone in the area must pass a
Lethal Poison! When a character consumes the potion,
Willpower test or begin vomiting.
10+ they take 3d8 poison damage to the body (ignoring
Poison! The potion begins giving off toxic fumes, armor) in addition to the usual effects.
and is now obviously poison. Everyone who
breathes the fumes takes 1d8 poison damage to Minor Effects
8
the body (ignores armor). Anyone who drinks Result Effect
the potion takes 3d8 poison damage to the body 2 Character’s eyes turn blue for 1d5 hours.
(ignores armor).
3 Character’s breath is minty fresh for 1d5 hours.
It Burns! The potion has turned to a boiling acid,
and burned through its container onto whatever 4 Character gains a strange scar at random.
9 lies below. The character must pass an Agility test 5 Character is invisible to himself.
or take 1d6 damage to a random hit location. The 6 Character’s hair turns green for 1d5 hours.
potion and the tools used to create it are lost.
7 Character’s skin turns transparent for 1d5 minutes.
Wh-What? The potion has turned black, is
8 Character’s breath stinks for 1d5 hours.
bubbling uncontrollably, and is giving off steam
10 9 Character smells smoke for the next 1d5 hours.
in a way that sounds like inhuman screaming. The
potion counts as backfired. 10 Character sweats profusely for 1d5 minutes.
Boom! The potion explodes, dealing 2d8 fire 11 Character becomes extremely thirsty.
11+ damage to anyone within 5 meters. The potion, 12 Character begins to itch all over for 1d5 minutes.
tools, and a fair amount of hair are all lost.
13 Character experiences a strange aftertaste.
14 Character’s voice grows deeper for 1d5 hours.
15 Character smells great for the next 1d5 minutes.
16 Character’s hair grows rapidly for the next week.

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Alchemy Gathering Ingredients
Anyone with a cursory knowledge of Alchemy can identify
Alchemy is the mixing of ingredients, natural and unnatural, in the most common ingredients, but more skilled alchemists
a way that produces a potion magically infused with a particular know where to look for higher quality ingredients. To search
effect. Alchemists take advantage of magicka stored within the for ingredients of any type, a character must make an Alchemy
ingredients in order to create potions that can replicate many of skill test for every four hours they spend searching (a maximum
the same effects that can be achieved via spellcasting, or deadly of 2 tests per day of downtime spent gathering). Compare
poisons to quickly bring their enemies to their knees. their degrees of success to the table below to determine what
they find. Characters may choose any school they wish for any
Potions are one-use vials of alchemically prepared mixtures, ingredients that they gather.
created from alchemical ingredients, that can grant particular
magical effects to characters. A list of common potions is pro- Ingredient Gathering (Quality)
vided in Chapter 7. Potions have an ENC of 0. DoS Maximum Result (any school)
8 Ubiquitious Ingredients OR
Alchemical Ingredients 1-5 4 Plentiful Ingredients OR
The potential power of any potion is limited by the strength 2 Common Ingredients
of the ingredients used to create it. Alchemical Ingredients 6-7 1 Uncommon Ingredients
have three primary attributes: their school, strength, and depth.
8 1 Rare Ingredient
The School of an ingredient determines which types of effects 9 1 Very Rare Ingredient
it can be used to produce. For each effect a character wishes 10 1 Legendary Ingredient
to include within a potion they must use an ingredient corre-
sponding to the school of that effect. A character may also choose to “downgrade” a result to a lower
roll. If a character rolls a critical success when gathering
The Strength of an ingredient determines the amount of stored ingredients, they count as having rolled the highest possible
magicka within it. The cost of the effect an alchemist wishes to degrees of success for their target number (for example, 7
create with those ingredients is limited by the strength of those DoS for a TN 74).
ingredients. Higher quality ingredients have higher strength
values, allowing for more powerful effects to be stored. Creating Poisons
Alchemists can also create poisons which can be applied to
The Depth of an ingredient determines the complexity and weapons in order to give one’s weapon an extra bite. This requires
power of effects it can be used to produce. Effects created with a single unit of destruction ingredients, 1 hour, and an Alchemy
this ingredient may not have a spell level above this value. test to create (this test suffers a -10 penalty for each level by
which the poison exceeds the character’s Alchemy skill rank).
Ingredient Quality Poisons can be applied to weapons using the Ready Weapon
Higher quality ingredients have higher strength, allowing for action, and last for 1 minute (10 rounds). Characters who take
more powerful effects. The following table lists the various damage from a poisoned weapon must make an Endurance test
quality levels and costs of alchemical ingredients of any given or suffer poison damage that ignores armor.
type, and their corresponding strength and depth values:
Poisons
Alchemical Ingredients (any school) Level Ingredients Used Damage
Type Strength Depth Price 1 Ubiquitous 1d4
Ubiquitous 2 1 1 2 Plentiful 1d6
Plentiful 5 2 5 3 Common 1d8
Common 10 3 10 4 Uncommon 1d10
Uncommon 15 4 25 5 Rare 1d12
Rare 25 5 100 6 Very Rare 2d8
Very Rare 50 6 250 7 Extremely Rare 2d10
Extremely Rare 100 7 500 8 Legendary 2d12
Legendary 200 8 1000

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Non Damaging Poisons associated value, called spell level, that determines its strength.
Creating a poison with a non-damaging effects does not follow The chosen spell level may not be higher than the depth of the
the rules for normal poisons, but are rather brewn like a normal chosen ingredient.
potion, except only the spell-effects with the Toxin attribute
can be used when brewing the poison in question. Step 3: Determine Spell Cost
However, these more complicated compounds lose their bite Next, simply “plug in” your chosen spell level values to the
much quicker than their simpler counterparts when applied to effect cost formula provided for your chosen effect(s). If the
weapons, lasting for 1 minute (10 rounds) or 3 successful hits cost of an effect is higher than the strength of the corresponding
with the weapon/ammo, whichever comes first. ingredient, then you must reduce the spell level of that effect.
Characters that take damage from a poisoned weapon with a
non-damaging effect must make a test as specified by the effect Step 4: Create Potion
in question to resist, but replaces any listed characteristic with To create a potion a character must pass an Alchemy skill test.
Endurance. This test suffers a -10 penalty for each level by which the
potion’s highest spell level effect exceeds the Alchemy skill
Creating Potions rank of the character, and an additional -10 for potions
This section contains the rules for creating potions. with more than one effect. Creating a potion takes a number
of hours equal to the total of the spell levels of its effects, and
The Basics requires a set of alchemical tools. Ingredients are lost on failure.
Unlike spells, potions do not have forms. Creating a potion
is simply a matter of choosing the desired effects, setting the If a character critically fails this test, or fails normally when
parameters of that effect to determine a final cost, and then creating a potion that either includes multiple effects or an
writing down the effects of the potion for reference. effect with a level above their Alchemy skill rank, the potion
backfires. Roll a d4 on the creation backfire table and add the
Multi Effect Potions highest spell level included in the potion to the result.
Characters can create potions that impart multiple effects when
consumed. Creating these sorts of potions can prove more Step 5: Finalize Potion
difficult for the character, but is not much more complicated Write down the details of the new potion’s effects somewhere
than creating a normal potion. you can reference it, and then add it to your character’s gear list!

Learning Effects Duration: If you choose an effect with the upkeep attribute,
A character can use any effect from any school when creating then the base duration of that effect is multiplied by an amount
potions, but attempting to use effects of a higher level than the equal to the strength of the effect’s ingredient divided by the
character’s rank in the Alchemy skill can be difficult. cost of the effect (rounded down to the nearest whole number).

Reference Materials Example: If the duration of an effect is normally 1 round, and the
A complete list of effects can be found in the Appendix. effect costs 3 magicka at the chosen spell level, then that effect would
last for 3 rounds if created using an ingredient with a strength of 10.
Step 1: Choose Ingredients
First, decide on which ingredients you will use for the potion.
Each ingredient included allows for a single effect to be added to
the potion, and no more than three ingredients (and thus three
effects, which must be unique) can be used in a single potion.

Step 2: Pick Effects & Determine Parameters

Next, pick the effect(s) (maximum 3) that the potion will
produce, and decide on their parameters. Only effects with
the potion attribute may be used.

The school(s) from which effects are chosen are limited to the
school and number of ingredients used in the potion (for exam-
ple, one destruction and one alteration ingredient would allow
for one destruction and one alteration effect).Each effect has an

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Enchanting Enchantment Strength
Each soul gem has a specified Enchantment Strength (ES).
Enchanting is the act of endowing objects with magical prop- This is a number that represents the strength of the soul gem
erties through the use of the trapped energy of a soul, and a when it’s used to enchant an object. Enchantment strength is
number of arcane rituals. used in differing ways based on what type of enchantment is
being done. This is described in each of the enchantment type
Souls & Soul Gems However much soul energy contained in a soul gem does not
Every being in the Elder Scrolls has a soul. The soul of a being have any effect on the enchantment strength of the soul gem.
is their essence: it animates their physical being. There are two
types of souls: black and white souls. Black Souls are the more Types of Soul Gems
powerful souls of higher beings, such as men or mer. White Type Soul Types Max. Soul Energy ES Price
Souls are the souls of lesser beings, such as animals, or Daedra. Petty White 100 1 25
Lesser White 250 2 100
Powering an enchantment with a soul first requires that the soul
be trapped within a Soul Gem, a naturally occurring magical Common White 500 3 250
crystal. This is accomplished through the use of the Soul Trap Greater White 1000 4 1000
spell, which binds the target to a soul gem. If the target dies Grand White 1500 5 2500
while under this effect, their soul is captured within the soul Black Any 1500 5 5000
gem and converted to soul energy.
Item & Material Enchantment Level
Soul Energy reflects the amount of magicka stored within the The soul energy stored within a soul gem is not the only limiting
soul that can be used for enchanting. Once a soul gem has been factor on the strength of an enchantment: different items can all
filled with any amount of soul energy, it cannot have any more support enchantments of different strengths. Enchantable items
added to it. Black souls always have a soul energy of 1500. have an assigned Enchantment Level (EL). This represents a
certain potency with which an item can accept an enchantment.
There are a number of different soul gems, each of which has The EL’s function differs based on what type of enchantment may
its own maximum soul energy and can only hold certain types be placed upon it. This is further detailed in each enchantment
of souls. A soul may not be trapped within a soul gem whose type’s description.
maximum soul energy is less than the soul energy of that soul.
Treat all items without a listed enchantment level as having an
EL of 1. See Chapter 7 for details.

Carried Enchanted Gear

Any single character can only wear 1 enchanted item per hit
location (left/right arm, left/right leg, body, head) or 1 set of
clothes/robes, 1 necklace and 2 rings, and one wielded item
(weapon/shield) in each of their hands.

Enchanted Weapons and Armour

Any weapon or armour that is enchanted gains the Magic
Quality in addition to the listed effect of any enchantment
added to it.

“Dangerous knowledge is still knowledge and therefore useful.

Usually turns out to be the most useful, in my experience.”

Mage Lord Neloth, Master of Sadrith Mora

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Cast Enchantments Follow these steps to imbue items with cast enchantments:
This section contains rules for using/creating cast enchantments.
Step 1: Choose Item
The Basics First the enchanter must pick an item to enchant. Cast enchant-
Cast enchantments are spells “stored” within an item. A charac- ments can be applied to any item, but only some items will have
ter wielding such an item can invoke this magic through the an enchantment level high enough to reasonably support more
use of the Cast Magic Primary action, which allows them to powerful enchantments. Items without a listed Enchantment
cast the stored spell exactly as if they had cast it themselves Level have an EL of 0.
(but with no casting test). The spell stored in the item can be
either conventional or unconventional. Instead of being paid Step 2: Choose Soul Gem
from the user’s magicka pool the cost of the spell is drawn from Next the enchanter must pick the soul gem they will use for
the item’s soul energy pool. Upkeep spells can be maintained by the enchantment. This gem must have a ES less than or equal
paying 2 * the spell’s level from the soul energy pool. to the EL of the item. Once a soul gem has been used to create
an enchantment it is destroyed and any excess energy is lost.
The user counts as having passed the casting test with a
number of degrees of success equal to the binding strength Step 3: Choose Enchantment Spell(s)
of the enchantment. A cast enchantment’s Binding Strength Cast enchantments can be used to store either conventional or
represents how well the enchantment was woven: stronger unconventional spells. In the case of conventional spells, simply
enchantments are more responsive to their users, and enable pick from the list in this chapter. Unconventional spells will
them to more easily shape the spell to their will. need to be built using the effects and forms provided in the
appendix as normal (though the enchanter does not actually
Soul Energy Pool & Recharging need to spend the time or money to create the spell, and no
Cast enchantments do not last forever! Each cast with the item test is needed).
reduces the item’s Soul Energy Pool by 1. If this would reduce Once the enchanter has chosen the spell they will use for the
the size of the pool to below zero, then the enchantment can cast enchantment, note its spell level for the next step. The Spell
no longer be cast and must be recharged. level used for the enchantment must be less than or equal
to the ES of the soul gem used. If the enchanter is imbuing
Recharging an item requires that the character be trained in the multiple spells into the cast enchantment, note the details for
Enchant skill (though no test is required), and that they have each one.
a soul gem with energy stored within it. A simple minute long
ritual is required: on completion the ES * 2 of the soul gem Step 4: Create the Enchantment
is added to the pool. Any energy that would exceed the pool’s Now the enchanter can attempt to create the enchantment.
maximum size is lost and the gem is destroyed. This requires a ritual that lasts approximately eight hours, and
consumes materials worth approximately 100 drakes.
Multi Spell Enchantments The enchanter then makes an enchant skill test with a -10 penalty
Characters can create cast enchantments that have more than for each level by which the chosen spell level exceeds their
one spell stored (to a maximum of 3) but these enchantments are enchant skill rank (if applicable). Test again for any additional
more difficult to create, and characters require a talent to attempt spells being added, if necessary. Failing a test means that spell
it. When used these function like normal cast enchantments, is not successfully enchanted.
but the user simply chooses which spell to cast and reduces the
amount of spells stored in the item from the it’s soul energy pool. Step 5: Finalize Enchantment
Regardless of the outcome of the tests, the soul gem is destroyed
Learning Effects & Forms and its energy is lost. If the enchanter passes a test then they
A character does not need to know a particular spell in order to successfully create the enchanted item. Write down the following
imbue an item with it. Enchanters can also use any combination details somewhere you can reference them:
of effects and forms availible during the spell making process, •  Spells: Add the details of any spells included in the cast
and they do not need to be trained in a particular school to enchantment, including their spell level and effects.
use effects from that school. Note that using a spell with a level •  Binding Strength: The binding strength (min 1) of the
above the character’s Enchant skill rank may be more difficult! enchantment is equal to the DoS achieved on the enchant
skill test.
Reference Materials •  Soul Energy Pool Max: The item’s soul energy pool max
A list of effects and forms can be found in the Appendix. is equal to the Enchanter’s enchant skill rank * 2 .

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Strike Enchantments Step 3: Choose Enchantment Effect
This section contains rules for creating/using strike enchantments. Strike enchantments use a unique set of effects drawn from
the table below: choose the desired effect (at most one, though
The Basics some talents allow for more) and ES. Every effect has an EL
Strike enchantments are augmentations applied to weapons that min, this is the minimum EL an item must have in order to
grant some sort of offensive effect when the weapon is used in use that effect. The ES chosen for the effect must be less than
combat. The effects of strike enchantments are applied on or equal to the ES of the soul gem used. Add the ES of any
any successful hit with the weapon. Strike enchantments do enchantments used when calculating multiple enchantments.
not need to be recharged like cast enchantments and have no
soul energy pool. Ammo enchanted this way only works once. Step 4: Create the Enchantment
Now the enchanter can attempt to create the enchantment.
Learning Effects This requires a ritual that lasts approximately eight hours, and
Strike enchantments use a unique set of effects drawn from consumes materials worth approximately 100 drakes.
the table below.
The enchanter then makes an enchant skill test with a -10 penalty
Step 1: Choose Item for each level by which the total ES of all chosen effects exceed
First the enchanter must pick an item to enchant. Strike their enchant skill rank (if applicable). Failing the test means
enchantments can be applied to any ranged or melee weapon, that effect is not successfully enchanted.
but only some weapons will have an enchantment level high
enough to reasonably support more powerful enchantments. Step 5: Finalize Enchantment
Ammunition can be enchanted in “batches” of 25 shots (use Regardless of the outcome of the tests, the soul gem is destroyed
the EL of one shot). Items without a listed enchantment level and its energy is lost. If the enchanter passes a test then they
have an EL of 0. successfully create the enchanted item. Write down the details
somewhere you can reference them later.
Step 2: Choose Soul Gem
Next the enchanter must pick the soul gem they will use for the
enchantment. This gem must have an ES equal to or greater than Optional Rule - Strike Enchantment Charges
the EL of the item. Once a soul gem has been used to create If you want strike enchantments to function like cast
an enchantment it is destroyed and any excess energy is lost. enchantments, use the Soul Energy Pool & Recharging
rules on the last page.

Strike Enchantments
Name Effect (ES = Enchantment Strength) EL min
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison] Weapon deals ES additional [type] damage. 2
Fatigue Weapon causes the target to test Endurance with a (30-[10 x ES]) modifier or lose 1 SP. 1
Sunlight Weapon deals ES additional fire damage. Counts as sunlight. 3
Drain Magicka Weapon causes the target to lose 4 x ES MP. 1
Elemental Weakness
Weapon causes the target to gain Weakness ([type], ES) trait for 1 rounds. 1
[fire, frost, shock, poison]
Weakness to Magic Weapon causes the target to gain Weakness (magic, ES) trait for 1 round. 2
Paralyze Target tests Willpower at a (30-[10 x ES]) modifier or is Paralyzed for Y rounds. 2
If a target struck by this weapon dies within 1 minute, its soul is trapped within an appropri-
Soul Trap (counts as SL 2) 3
ate soul gem of the wielder’s choice (soul energy cannot exceed the max size of the gem).
Absorb Life The wielder regenerates ES HP, capped at the damage dealt for that hit (after mitigation). 2
Absorb Magicka Weapon causes the target to lose 4 x ES MP, wielder regains MP equal to the amount lost. 3
Dispel Dispels magical effects of ES level or lower. Constant enchants return after 1d4 rounds. 4
Disintegrate Weapon applies Damaged (ES) to armor struck, or weapons used to parry or counter it. 3
Turn Undead Target with Undead trait tests Willpower with a (30-[10 x ES]) modifier or flees for 1 round. 1
Silence Target tests Willpower at a (30-[10 x ES]) modifier or is Silenced for 1 round. 2

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 Reference Materials
The complete list of effects can be found on the page below.

Step 1: Choose Item

First the enchanter must pick an item to enchant. Constant
enchantments can be applied to any item, but only some items
will have an enchantment level high enough to reasonably
support more powerful enchantments. Items without a listed
enchantment level have an EL of 0.

Step 2: Choose Soul Gem

Next the enchanter must pick the soul gem they will use for the
enchantment. This gem must have an ES equal to or greater than
the EL of the item. Once a soul gem has been used to create
an enchantment it is destroyed and any excess energy is lost.

Step 3: Choose Constant Effect(s)

Constant enchantments are not created using the normal spell
making rules. Instead, the enchanter simply picks the effect(s)
they want and compares the combined enchantment strength(s)
of their chosen effects to the table on the page below.

Constant Enchantments Every effect has an EL min, this is the minimum enchant-
This section contains rules for creating and using constant ment level an item must have in order to use that effect. The
enchantments. enchantment strength chosen for the effect must be less than or
equal to the enchantment strength of the soul gem used. Add
The Basics the enchantment strength of any enchantments used when
Constant enchantments are passive enchantments that can be calculating multiple enchantments.
applied to any sort of item, and that constantly affect the wearer
or wielder of that item. In game terms, constant enchantments If the soul gem has enough enchantment strength to power the
apply their effects to the character wearing/wielding them enchantment, then they can attempt to create it, otherwise it
at the start of each round (regardless of their normal dura- is impossible as the enchantment cannot sustain itself on so
tion). If the effect is dispelled, it returns to full functionality little energy.
after 1d4 rounds. Constant enchantments do not need to be
recharged like cast enchantments and have no soul energy pool. Step 4: Create the Enchantment
The wearer or wielder of a constant enchantment can willingly Now the enchanter can attempt to create the enchantment.
disable or re-enable its effects at any time using the Cast Magic This requires a ritual that lasts approximately eight hours, and
secondary action. consumes materials worth approximately 100 drakes.

Learning Effects & Forms The enchanter then makes an enchant skill test with a -10 penalty
A character may attempt to create a constant enchantment for each level by which the total enchantment strength of the
using any effect from any school as long as that effect has the chosen effect(s) exceeds their enchant skill rank (if applicable).
Upkeep Attribute, and a listed duration. It is not dependent
on their knowledge of any spells. Step 5: Finalize Enchantment
Regardless of the outcome of the tests, the soul gem is destroyed
Multi Effect Enchantments and its energy is lost. If the enchanter passes a test then they
Characters can create constant enchantments that have more successfully create the enchanted item. Be sure to write down
than one effect (to a maximum of 3) but these enchantments the effect(s) of the enchantment for reference.
are more difficult to create, and characters require a talent to
attempt it.

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 Constant Enchantments
Name Effect (EL = Enchantment Strength) EL min
Elemental Armour
Affected target gains ES AR of the chosen [type] 1
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison]
Magic Armour Affected target gains (ES-3) magic AR 4
Armour Affected target gains (ES-1) AR 2
Affected target lowers its Encumbrance level by one, and treats its armor as being one weight
Feather class lighter (target counts as being trained to wear this type of armor even if they normally 3
would not be).
Affected target gains (ES-1) temporary bonus HP against physical
Physical Shield* 2
damage. Any damage the caster takes reduces this HP first.
Affected target gains (ES-3) temporary bonus HP against magic
Magic Shield* 4
damage. Any damage the caster takes reduces this HP first.
Elemental Shield* Affected target gains ES temporary bonus HP against [type]
1
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison] damage. Any damage the caster takes reduces this HP first.
Levitate Affected target gains the Flyer(6) trait 5
The affected target may ignore
Slowfall 2
up to the first (2 * (ES- 1)) meters when calculating fall damage.
Water Breathing Character can breathe water as if it were air. 1
Water Walking Character can walk on water as if it were land. 1
Chameleon Affected target gains the Chameleon (-5 x ES) condition. 2
Courage* Willing affected target receives a +5 x ES bonus to any Fear tests. 2
Affected target gains the Invisible condition. They lose this
Invisibility 4
condition if they attack or cast another spell during this time.
Muffle Affected target gains the Muffled (-5 x ES) condition. 2
Night Eye Affected target gains the ability to see in the dark up to 10 x ES meters. 1
Affected target gains the ability to see objects/effects of the chosen
Detect[type]* 3
[type] within 10 x ES meters.
Affected target gains (ES-2) additional degrees of success on successful
Sanctuary defense tests. They can also move 1 meter further than 3
normal to avoid AoE attacks on successful evade tests.
Any time affected target would be hit by a spell (after any defense, but
Reflect before resolving effects), roll a d10. If the result is a roll of (ES- 2) or lower, 3
instead resolve the spell against its original caster.
Spell Absorption Affected target gains the Spell Absorption (ES-2) trait. 3
Telekinesis Affected target gains the Telekinesis (ES-1) trait. 2
Telepathy Affected target gains the Telepathy (ES-1) trait. 2
Fortify [Strength,
Endurance, Agility,
Affected target increases their [characteristic] score by (5*(ES-3)). 4
Intelligence, Willpower,
Perception, Personality]
Resistance to Magic Affected target gains the Resistance (magic, (ES-2)) trait. 3

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Spell Scrolls Follow these steps to create a spell scroll:
Spell scrolls are another form of magic item that can be created
with enchanting. Spell scrolls are a hybrid of the spellcasting Step 1: Gather Materials
and enchanting arts, allowing mages to store their spells in an Creating a spell scroll consumes materials worth approximately
easily accessible form: a scroll enchanted with magic runes that 25 drakes, and an hour long ritual.
reproduce the effect of the spell when read.
Step 2: Create Spell Scroll
The Basics The character picks one of the spells they know and makes an
Spell scrolls are single use items that a character can activate by enchant skill test penalized by -10 for each level by which the
using the Cast Magic action. This allows them to cast the stored spell level exceeds their enchant skill rank. They must pay the
spell at no magicka cost automatically: they count as having cost of the spell as if they had cast it, either from their own
passed the casting test with a number of degrees of success equal magicka pool or by subtracting the cost from the soul energy of
to the Binding Strength of the scroll. This represents how a soul gem in their possession (this does not destroy the gem).
effectively the magic of the spell was imprinted on the scroll. The character must choose if they wish to overload the spell
The scroll reproduces the effects of the spell exactly as decided (use their Willpower bonus for the scroll’s effect) or extend the
by the creator, including whether or not the spell is overloaded duration via upkeep, if applicable, and must pay the appropriate
or extended via upkeep (if applicable). associated costs.

Learning Spells Step 3: Finalize Scroll

A character can only create a spell scroll for a conventional or On success, the character creates the spell scroll. The binding
unconventional spell that they themselves know. Using a spell strength (min 1) of the scroll is equal to the character’s enchant
with a level higher than the character’s enchant skill rank can skill rank.
be difficult.
Write down the effects of the spell somewhere you can reference
it, and add the scroll to the character’s gear list.

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Chapter 7: Economics & Equipment
“So many people simply buy the items they need at the price they are given. It’s a very sad state of affairs,
when the game is really open to all, you don’t need an invitation. And it is a game, the game of bargaining, to be
played seriously and, I hasten to add, politely.”

“The Buying Game”

 Pricing & Acquisition
I n a normal day a plethora of goods flow through Tamriel’s
markets. Tamriel’s many thriving economies have resulted in a
continent linked through trade and commerce. There are a vast Not all prices for one item are going to be the same: regional
number of goods and services produced by these systems that price variations are to be expected. Some things are simply
characters might need to survive, or might encounter, during harder to get a hold of in some places, and easier in others.
their adventures. This chapter is concerned with the economics Additionally, item price will vary drastically with the quality of
of the Elder Scrolls setting, as well as detailing the various items the item itself. We have intentionally left item rarity up to
players use or buy. the Game Master for the majority of items in this section.
These guidelines should help the GM produce prices that are
Currency acceptable for game-play purposes.
The main currency of Tamriel in the time during and after the
Septim Empire is the Septim, a golden coin around the size A Note on Rounding
of a quarter. Named after the dynasty that ruled the Septim If an item ever ends up with a fractional price for any reason,
Empire, it features a bust of Tiber Septim and a depiction of simply round up to the nearest whole number.
Akatosh. The inscription on the front reads: “The Empire is Law.
The Law is Sacred.” And the reverse reads: “Praise be, Akatosh Availability & Cost Modifiers
and all the Divines.” Although many provinces issue their own In order to locate an item for sale, a character must make a
provincial currencies these can all be converted to Septims. If Commerce or Investigate test. The difficulty of the test should
you are running a campaign in an era before the Septim Empire, be determined by the specific item the character is looking for.
simply use an alternative name (such as “Remans”). And while The GM should use their judgment and lore knowledge in equal
we have no information on the way that the Empire handles measure when making their decision. The following table can
its monetary policy, the authors are making the assumption provide some guidelines:
that there are different types or denominations of currency in
existence within the empire. In game terms, this means a few Availability Modifiers
things: Item Availability Modifier
Extremely Rare -40
•  This Chapter will use the more Era-neutral word “Drakes”
Rare -30
for currency. “Gold” is an acceptable substitute, though
the authors would prefer not to assume that every coin Scarce -20
actually contains gold. Uncommon -10
•  Coins have no in-game weight unless the GM decides a Average -
character is simply carrying too much money to ignore. Ordinary +10
This is done for simplicity. Common +20
•  Rather than making players keep track of the different kinds
Plentiful +30
of coins they have, it should be assumed that characters
can carry as much money as they want, simply making use Ubiquitous +40
of more and more valuable denominations.
•  Likewise, it should be assumed that there are enough coins
of the various denominations floating around that indi- Item Quality Level
viduals can always complete transactions accurately and Items can also vary drastically in quality based on how well
receive change. they were made, or some feature inherent to the item. This will
modify their price and their availability. There are three quality
In short, don’t worry about how many of which types of coins levels for most items: inferior, common, and superior. Exactly
you’re carrying. Just keep track of how many Drakes you have. what measurable impact this has on the item (if any) will be
This is to save time and accounting for both the players and explained in the appropriate section.
the GM.
Item Quality
For groups that enjoy this sort of thing, it is easy to convert the Quality Availability Price
system into one based around different types of coins. Simply Inferior 2 steps more common -50%
use the value of a single Drake as the base for the lowest value
Common No change -
coin and scale things up by multiples of ten for more valuable
coins as you see fit. Superior 2 steps rarer +100%

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Location Modifiers Appraising an Item
While Tamriel has a flourishing international market, due to the Not knowing the current market value of certain goods has
many merchant guilds dotting the continent, certain objects been the bane of many a haggler.
must be imported or accessed through more illegitimate means. If a character wishes to assert the price of an object of inter-
The following table can provides some guidelines for any such est before going for the bargain, roll a Commerce Test with a
availability and pricing modifiers: modifier equal to the items rarity (see Availability Modifiers on
page 108) to see if they can learn the current rates.
Circumstance Availability mod. Price mod. On a success, the character gains a +10 bonus to their attempt
Illegal ware Increased 1 step +25% at haggling.
On a failure however, add a -5 penalty per Degree of Failure
Stolen goods Increased 2 steps -20%
to their attempt at haggling, as they have misinterpreted the
Local wares(Chitin current trend of the market.
Decreased 1step N/A
in Morrowind)
Imported from
nearby region
Increased 1 step +25%
(Adamantium
outside High Rock)
Rare/limited import
(Dwemer artifacts, Increased 2 steps +50%
Dragon remains.)

Haggling for a Bargain

Bargaining is a part of everyday life, and almost expected
amongst professional merchants.
Should a character wish to bargain with a merchant for the
price of their wares, roll an opposed Commerce Test against
the merchant.
For every Degree of Success the character scores above the
merchant, a 5% discount is gained.
If the merchant wins the Commerce test, increase the price by
5% per Degree of success instead.
A character can always choose to not accept a bad bargain, but
a local market is a living, breathing thing and word travels fast
about bad customers.
Should a character deny a ‘bargain’ and go elsewhere, the GM
can choose to apply a penalty equal to the % of the bargain
that was denied.
“Bargaining is expected all over Tamriel, but the game can be
Unscrupulous Traders broken if one’s offer is so preposterously low that it insults the
Certain merchants can be particularly unscrupulous in their shop-keeper. If you are offered something for ten gold pieces,
bargaining, either due to holding a monopoly on a certain try offering six and see where that takes you..”
ware, or being a position that allows them to press their hapless
victim for an extra fee like a fence giving less for stolen goods, The Buying Game
well knowing that the prospective seller has nowhere else to go.
When bargaining with such unscrupulous types, the GM can
choose to apply a penalty ranging from -10 to -40 to the char-
acters Commerce Test when bargaining for a better price on
their goods.

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Weapons Damaged (X)
Weapons with this quality are damaged. They deal X less damage.
Conflict and danger are constants in Tamriel, and it is wise If this would ever render a character incapable of dealing damage
for adventurers to arm themselves. Weapons in the UESRPG with the weapon, even with the maximum possible roll, then
are divided in a number of different ways: First, there are two the weapon is destroyed. Instances of this quality do not stack,
classes of weapons: melee and ranged. All weapons are defined simply apply the worst one.
by a Weapon Profile, which contains all the information
necessary to use the weapon. Dueling Weapon
Weapons with this quality add an additional degree of success
Weapon Qualities to successful tests made to parry or counter attack with them.
Many weapons possess special rules, known as Weapon
Qualities, that represent factors that set them apart from other Entangling
weapons in some fashion. Attacks with this weapon cannot be parried or blocked. Instead
of dealing damage, a successful attack with this weapon forces
“The Big Three” the opponent to make a Strength or Agility test. If they fail,
Below are the three most important weapon qualities. Most they suffer a -20 penalty to all combat tests as they become
weapons posses one of these qualities, which are critical to their entangled. They can use an action to repeat the test and free
identity. Their effects can stack. themselves on success.

Crushing (X) If this effect was applied by a melee attack, then if the target
Weapons with this quality can crush metal and bone alike. They character leaves the melee ranged of the Entangling weapon
deal bonus damage equal to the wielder’s Strength bonus (or X, then the character wielding the weapon must choose to either
if another value is given), capped at the AR value of the armour let go of their weapon (maintaining the effect on the target), or
on the hit location or BR of a shield used to block it. keep their weapon (removing the effect from the target).

Splitting (X) Focus

Weapons with this quality can deal savage wounds when properly Character treats the hand holding the weapon as a free hand
brought to bear. They deal bonus damage equal to the wielder’s for the purposes of casting spells. The weapon does not increase
Strength bonus (or X, if another value is given), but only if the range of any spell, due to it’s reach.
the DoS of the attack are higher than the AR value of the hit
location. Exploit Weakness
These weapons are small and able to slip into gaps in a target’s
Slashing (X) defenses. Attacks with this weapon treat full armor as partial
Weapons with this quality tear flesh with ease, dealing extra armor, and partial armor as unarmored (but do not actually
damage equal to the wielder’s Strength bonus (or X, if another reduce the location’s AR). This can be used to trigger effects,
value is given) against unarmored hit locations. such as Slashing, that interact with the level of armor the target
is wearing.
Other Weapon Qualities
Listed below are many of the other qualities weapons may have. Flail
It is important to be familiar with the qualities your weapons Weapons of this type are able to strike unpredictably. These
possess, and how they interact with one another! weapons cannot be parried or countered, but cannot be used to
parry or counter attack either. If an attacker with this weapon
Complex and a defender blocking with a shield both pass their respective
A character cannot move on a turn they are reloading this tests, and the attacker’s degrees of success exceed those of the
weapon. defender, then the defender does not block the attack as they
normally would and the attack is resolved as if the attacker had
Concussive won. If a character critically fails an attack with a flail they hit
The weapon causes heavy impacts, and can send opponents themselves.
sprawling: when a character uses the bash action with this
weapon, they gain a +20 bonus to the opposed test.

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Impaling Ranged & Melee Weapons
If this weapon is used to make an attack of opportunity against There are a vast number of weapons that characters might
a character who is approaching the wielder, and that attack encounter during their adventures.
causes the target to lose HP, the target does not advance and
instead halts their movement for the turn. Weapon Attributes
All weapons have most of these attributes associated with them:
Magic •  Damage (Dam): The damage dealt by the weapon. Typically
Weapons with this quality are able to harm targets that would expressed as a die roll to which a value may be added.
otherwise resist or be impervious to damage from normal weap- •  Handedness: How many hands the weapon requires.
ons, such as ghosts. •  One Handed: Weapon can be wielded in one hand.
•  Hand and a Half: Weapon may be used with one or
Arcane two hands (cannot be dual wielded). When using it in
Weapons with this quality are treated as having the Focus two hands, use the larger damage value (in parenthesis).
quality, as well as doubling the amount of charges of any cast •  Two Handed: Weapon requires the use of two hands.
enchantment placed upon it. •  Reach: A melee weapons’ range in meters. Represents
effective threat range, and not merely the length of the
Mounted weapon. Weapons with a minimum range (such as 2-3m)
Weapons with this quality can only be used while mounted due cannot attack targets below their minimum range.
to their weight and balance, and only if the character moves. •  Range: A ranged weapon’s short, medium, and long ranges.
Attacking targets in close range provides a +10 bonus
Primitive to attack tests with the weapon, while attacking targets
Roll twice and use the lower value for this weapon’s damage. at long range imposes a -20 penalty.
•  ENC: The weapons ENC value.
Proven •  Qualities: Any weapon qualities the weapon has.
Roll twice and use the higher value for this weapon’s damage. •  Price: The base price of the weapon in Drakes.

Shield Splitter Weapon Materials

Attacks from this weapon halve the BR of shields used to block Every weapon is made of something, and the material of a
them (round up). weapon can dramatically improve its effectiveness. When pick-
ing a weapon from either the ranged or melee weapon tables,
Small you must pick a material for that weapon as well from the
This weapon is relatively small. It cannot be used to parry or appropriate table below.
counter attacks from 2 handed weapons, but readying it does
not cost an AP. The wielder may make a Subterfuge skill test to A weapon’s material determines...
conceal the weapon. Enemies with normal weapons can oppor- •  Enchant Level: The maximum soul energy of any enchant-
tunity attack characters with this weapon who enter their range. ment that can be placed on the weapon.
•  Price Modifier: Modifies the base price of the weapon to
Thrown (X/Y/Z) determine the final cost (quality modifies this value).
This weapon can be thrown as a ranged attack against a target •  Any modifiers to damage or range the weapon receives.
within X/Y/Z meters. Resolve this like a normal ranged attack •  Any additional qualities the weapon has.
(though Strength can be a base for the test), dealing the weapon’s
normal damage and ignoring Slashing/Crushing/Splitting. Weapon Quality
The overall quality with which a weapon is crafted can have a
Unwieldy dramatic impact on how effective it is in combat. The following
Attempts to parry or counter attack using this weapon suffer table details what each quality level does to the weapon profile.
a -20 penalty. Weapon Quality
Item Quality Profile Changes Price
Inferior Weapon gains Primitive quality -50%
Common No change -
Superior Weapon gains Proven quality +200%

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 Melee Weapons
Type Dam H Reach Qualities ENC Price
Great Sword 1d12 2H 3m Slashing, Unwieldy, Concussive 4 300
Longsword 1d8 (1d10) 1.5H 2m Slashing 2 175
Broadsword 1d8 1H 2m Slashing 1 100
Sabre 1d8 1H 2m Slashing, Dueling Weapon 1 125
Shortsword 1d6 1H 1m Slashing, Exploit Weakness 1 75
Dagger 1d4 1H 1m Slashing, Exploit Weakness, Thrown (5/10/15), Small 1 45

Great Axe 1d12 2H 3m Splitting, Unwieldy, Shield Splitter, Concussive 4 250

Battle Axe 1d8 (1d10) 1.5H 2m Splitting, Unwieldy 2 125
War Axe 1d8 1H 2m Splitting, Unwieldy 1 100
Hand Axe 1d6 1H 1m Splitting, Thrown (5/10/15), Small 1 40

Great Flail 1d12 2H 3m Crushing, Flail, Shield Splitter, Concussive 3 300

Maul 1d12 2H 2m Crushing, Unwieldy, Shield Splitter, Concussive 4 250
Warhammer 1d8 (1d10) 1.5H 2m Crushing, Unwieldy 2 175
Mace 1d8 1H 2m Crushing, Unwieldy 1 120
Flail 1d8 1H 2m Crushing, Flail 1 180

Halberd 1d12 2H 2-3m Splitting, Impaling, Unwieldy 3 175

Pike 1d12 2H 2-4m Impaling, Unwieldy 4 80
Lance 1d12 1H 2-3m Splitting, Crushing (3), Mounted, Unwieldy 3 140
Spear 1d8 (1d10) 1.5H 2-3m Impaling, Unwieldy 2 40
Quarterstaff 1d6 (1d8) 1.5H 2m Concussive, Arcane 2 35
Javelin 1d8 1H 2m Thrown (5/15/25), Unwieldy 2 40

Net - 1H 2m Entangling, Thrown (3/4/5) 1 10

Parrying Dagger 1d4 1H 1m Slashing(2), Exploit Weakness, Dueling Weapon, Small 1 50

Melee Weapon Materials Special Melee Weapon Materials

Name Dam Mod Qualities ENC Enchant Lvl Price Mod •  Wood (0.5 x price, 100 EL): No modifier
Chitin - - - 1 0.8 x Price for Quarterstaffs and Maces. Halves damage
of all other weapons.
Iron - - - 1 0.8 x Price
•  Bone (0.5 x price, 0 EL): Weapon deals half
Silver +1 Silvered - 2 1.3 x Price damage.
Steel +1 - - 2 1.0 x Price Special Melee Weapon Qualities
Dwemer +2 Magic +1 3 4.0 x Price Certain extra qualities that can be used to enhance
Moonstone +2 Magic - 3 5.0 x Price an existing weapon. Often only provided by skilled
Orichalcum +2 - - 2 3.0 x Price
craftsmen. Price modifiers are based on the final
price of the weapon after material modifiers.
Adamantium +3 - - 4 8.0 x Price
•  Runed (+20% Price): Gains Magic. Only
Malachite +3 Magic - 2 7.0 x Price found among Dawnguard or specialized
Stahlrim +3 Magic - 4 12.0 x Price Skyrim Blacksmiths.
Daedric +4 Magic +1 5 15.0 x Price •  Silvered (+30% Price): Gains Magic, counts
Ebony +4 Magic +1 4 10.0 x Price as silver for damage purposes.
•  Spell Focus (+50% Price): Gains Focus.
Dragonbone +5 Magic +1 5 30.0 x Price

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 Ranged Weapons
Type Dam H Range Qualities ENC Price
Arbalest 1d12 2H 20/150/300 Complex, Reload (4, min 1), Crushing (6) 2 700
Crossbow 1d10 2H 20/100/250 Complex, Reload (2, min 1), Crushing (4) 1 500

Longbow 1d8 2H 10/250/350 Reload (2), Unwieldy 2 200

Shortbow 1d6 2H 20/100/200 Reload (1) 1 100

Ranged Weapon Materials

Name Range Mod EL ENC Price Mod Special Ranged Weapon Qualities
Wood - 1 - 1.0 x P Certain extra qualities that can be used to enhance an existing
weapon. Often only provided by skilled craftsmen.
Bonemold +5m all ranges 2 - 1.5 x P
•  Spell Focus (100 drakes): Gains Focus.
Chitin +5m all ranges 1 - 1.25 x P
Dwemer +5m all ranges 3 +1 4.0 x P Ammunition
Orichalcum +5m all ranges 2 - 3.0 x P Most ranged weapons use ammunition to reload: either arrows
Moonstone +10m all ranges 3 - 5.0 x P (bows) or bolts (crossbows). The material of the ammunition
Daedric +15m all ranges 5 +1 15.0 x P
modifies the damage of the weapon on the shot it’s used for. The
material of the ammunition can also impart certain qualities
Ebony +15m all ranges 4 +1 10.0 x P
to the attack, and determines the enchantment level of the
Malachite +15m all ranges 2 - 7.0 x P ammunition. Ammunition is priced per 10 shots, and each
Dragonbone +20m all ranges 5 +1 30.0 x P shot is ENC 0 (so 10 shots is ENC 1).

Bolts have no unique rules associated with them, and their

Ammunition Materials rules are built into the profile of the crossbows above. Arrows,
Price per on the other hand, come in one of two different types, each
Name Dam Mod Qualities EL corresponding with the way that type inflicts damage. There
10 shots
Chitin - - 1 16 are no cost differences between these types:
Iron - - 1 16
Arrow Types
Silver +1 Silvered 2 20 •  Broad-head: The shot gains the Splitting quality (uses the
Steel +1 - 2 20 firing character’s Strength bonus as normal).
Dwemer +2 Magic 3 90 •  Bodkin: The shot gains the Slashing quality (uses the firing
Moonstone +2 Magic 3 100 character’s Strength bonus as normal).
Orichalcum +2 - 2 80
Adamantium +3 - 4 160
Malachite +3 Magic 2 140
Stahlrim +3 Magic 4 240
Daedric +4 Magic 5 300
Ebony +4 Magic 4 200
Dragonbone +5 Magic 5 600

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 Thrown Weapons
Type Dam H Range Qualities ENC Price
Dagger 1d4 1H 1m Slashing, Exploit Weakness, Thrown (5/10/15), Small 1 45

Hand Axe 1d6 1H 1m Splitting, Thrown (5/10/15), Small 1 40

Javelin 1d8 1H 2m Thrown (5/15/25), Unwieldy 2 40

Throwing Star 1d4 1H 5/10/15 Thrown, Small 0 10

Throwing Dart 1d4 1H 5/10/15 Thrown, Small 0 10

Thrown Weapon Materials Special Thrown Weapon Qualities

Name Dam Mod Qualities ENC Enchant Lvl Price Mod Certain extra qualities that can be used to enhance
Chitin - - - 1 0.8 x Price an existing weapon. Often only provided by skilled
craftsmen. Price modifiers are based on the final
Iron - - - 1 0.8 x Price
price of the weapon after material modifiers.
Silver +1 Silvered - 2 1.3 x Price •  Runed (+20% Price): Gains Magic. Only
Steel +1 - - 2 1.0 x Price found among Dawnguard or specialized
Dwemer +2 Magic +1 3 4.0 x Price Skyrim Blacksmiths.
Moonstone +2 Magic - 3 5.0 x Price •  Silvered (+30% Price): Gains Magic, counts
Orichalcum +2 - - 2 3.0 x Price
as silver for damage purposes.
•  Spell Focus (+50% Price): Gains Focus.
Adamantium +3 - - 4 8.0 x Price
Malachite +3 Magic - 2 7.0 x Price
Stahlrim +3 Magic - 4 12.0 x Price
Daedric +4 Magic +1 5 15.0 x Price
Ebony +4 Magic +1 4 10.0 x Price
Dragonbone +5 Magic +1 5 30.0 x Price

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Armor Super-Heavy
Super-Heavy armor imposes a staggering penalty on a character’s
There are many styles and types of armor that the people of mobility: the character suffers a -30 penalty to Spellcasting and
Tamriel use to defend themselves. This section provides rules Agility based tests (except Combat Style skill tests), as well as
for the use of both worn armor and shields. reduces their Speed by 3.

Armor Qualities (Crippling)

Many armor pieces and shields possess special rules, known Character cannot move, and suffers a -40 to all tests.
as Armor Qualities, that represent specific effects, or certain
differences between armor types. Worn Armor
Worn armor encompasses anything that a character wears to
Magic protect their body from harm.
Armor with this quality is magical and provides protection
against certain attacks, such as those of incorporeal beings. Armor Rating & Hit Locations
Shields with this quality can be used to block such attacks. A given piece of armor protects a single hit location on a charac-
ter’s body. The standard uniform of the Imperial Legionaire, for
Damaged (X) example, is a steel breastplate (body), helmet (head), pauldrons/
A piece of Armor or a shield with this quality has been damaged. bracers (arms), and greaves/boots (legs).
Reduce its AR or BR by X. If this would reduce that value to
0, then the item is destroyed. A piece of armor’s Armor Rating (AR) is a measure of how
much protection it offers to that hit location: any physical
Weight Classes attacks that strike that hit location have their damage
Most armors and shields have a weight class, reflected by one reduced by its AR. Some armors also have additional AR values
of the qualities below, that represents how heavy and restrictive that protect against other damage types (such as magic AR).
that armor is. When wearing multiple different types of armor
and/or carrying a shield, the character always uses the effects Armor Classes
of their heaviest armor piece. Instead of trying to keep track of the myriad styles of armor
that exist, all armor in the UESRPG is divided into one of two
(No listed class) classes: partial and full armor.
The armor is light enough it imposes no penalties on its user.
Partial Armor is any piece of armor that does not entirely
Light cover the hit location it is protecting. As a result it typically
Light armor imposes a minor penalty on a character’s mobility: offers lower protection than full armor, but weighs much less.
The character suffers a -10 penalty to Acrobatics and Spellcasting
skill tests. Full Armor is any piece of armor that almost entirely covers
the hit location it is protecting. As a result it typically offers
Medium improved protection at the cost of increased weight.
Medium armor imposes a moderate penalty on a character’s
mobility: the character suffers a -10 penalty toSpellcasting and Reinforced Clothing/Robes is any kind of normal clothing
Agility based tests (except Combat Style skill tests) as well as or a robe that has been reinforced with a particular material. It
reduces their Speed by 1. offers little protection, but is very good for enchanting or any
type of magic resistance.
Heavy
Heavy armor imposes a substantial penalty on a character’s The combination of an armor’s class and material are what make
mobility: the character suffers a -20 penalty to Spellcasting and up its complete profile. It is these combinations that characters
Agility based tests (except Combat Style skill tests), as well as choose from when picking armor. Unlike the weapon tables on
reduces their Speed by 2. the previous pages, the armor tables on the next page have
already factored in the effects of an armor’s material. Simply
pick the one you want, and you’re ready to go!

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Armor Attributes Tower Shields
All armor pieces have these attributes associated with them: Any of the shields below can be purchased as a tower shield
•  Armor Rating (AR): Any ARs the armor piece grants to instead. Tower shields are 1 weight class heavier (to a maxi-
the hit location that it covers. mum of super-heavy) than a normal shield of their type, have
•  Qualities: Any armor qualities the armor has. 1 higher ENC, and cost 25% more. Tower shields have the
•  ENC: The ENC value for a given piece of armor. ENC is Tower quality: Shields with this quality grant the wielder a +10
halved when armor is worn (but not for carried shields). bonus to tests made to block attacks, but carrying one reduces
•  Enchant Level (EL): The maximum soul energy of any a character’s Speed by 1.
enchantment that can be placed on the piece of armor.
•  Price: The price of the armor piece in Drakes both for an Shields
individual piece (for one hit location) and the full suit. Shields are defensive weapons used to protect their wielders
from enemy attack. They are considered a type of armor in this
Armor & Shield Quality system, but do not follow the normal rules for armor.
The overall quality with which a piece of armor is crafted can
have a dramatic impact on how effective it is in combat. The Block Rating
following table details what each quality level does to the profile. Instead of an AR, shields have a Block Rating (BR), which
Armor/Shield Quality reflects a combination of the shield’s coverage and toughness.
Item Quality Profile Changes Price
Inferior Increases weight class by one step. -25% If a character blocks an attack with a shield then the attacker
rolls damage with the attacking weapon. If the damage result
Common No change -
is less than or equal to the shield’s BR, nothing happens. If the
Superior Decreases weight class by one step. +100% damage result exceeds the shield’s BR, then the character takes
that damage on their shield arm unless they choose to spend a
Special Armor Qualities Stamina point to push himself in order to fully block the attack.
Certain extra qualities that can be used to enhance an existing Shields count their BR as being half as much (round up)
armor. Often only provided by skilled craftsmen. against attacks that deal magic damage unless they have a
•  Runed (+25% price): Gains Magic and 1 magic AR. unique BR listed for magical attacks.
Only found among Dawnguard or specialized Skyrim
Blacksmiths. This reflects the way that, while a shield can protect its user
•  Arcane focus(+50% Price): This removes the casting from harm, using a shield to block repeated heavy hits can
penalty while wearing armour if all pieces of armour worn quickly drain a defender’s energy even if they are still able to
have Arcane focus. avoid direct harm. Eventually they will find themselves tiring,
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 Partial Armor Types
Type AR Magic AR Qualities ENC/Piece (Suit) EL Price/Location (Suit)
Partial Chitin 1 1 fire Light 1 (6) 1 30 limb / 60 body (210)
Partial Leather 1 1 fire Light 2 (12) 1 25 limb / 50 body (175)
Partial Fur 1 1 frost Light 2 (12) 1 20 limb / 40 body (140)
Partial Netch Leather 1 1 shock Light 2 (12) 1 30 limb / 60 body (210)
Partial Bone 2 - Medium 3 (18) 1 25 limb / 50 body (175)
Partial Bonemold 2 - Light 2 (12) 2 50 limb / 100 body (350)
Partial Iron 3 - Medium 3 (18) 1 50 limb / 100 body (350)
Partial Moonstone 3 1 magic Light, Magic 2 (12) 3 90 limb / 180 body (630)
Partial Dreugh Hide 4 1 magic Medium, Magic 3 (18) 2 100 limb / 200 body (700)
Partial Steel 4 - Medium 3 (18) 2 75 limb / 150 body (525)
Partial Mithril 4 1 magic Magic 1 (6) 4 300 limb / 600 body (2100)
Partial Dwemer 5 1 magic Medium, Magic 4 (24) 3 150 limb / 300 body (1050)
Partial Orichalcum 5 - Medium 4 (24) 2 100 limb / 200 body (700)
Partial Adamantium 5 2 magic Medium, Magic 4 (24) 4 500 limb / 1000 body (3500)
Partial Malachite 5 2 magic Magic 1 (6) 2 750 limb / 1500 body (5250)
Partial Ebony 6 3 magic Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 4 1500 limb / 3000 body (10500)
Partial Stalhrim 6 6 frost Medium, Magic 4 (24) 4 2000 limb / 4000 body (14000)
Partial Daedric 6 6 magic Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 5 3000 limb / 6000 body (21000)
Partial Dragonbone 7 7 magic Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 5 5000 limb / 10000 body (35000)

Full Armor Types

Type AR Magic AR Qualities ENC/Piece (Suit) EL Price/Location (Suit)
Full Padded 2 - Medium 3 (18) 1 20 limb / 40 body (140)
Full Hide 2 2 frost Medium 3 (18) 1 30 limb / 60 body (210)
Full Chitin 3 1 fire Medium 2 (12) 1 60 limb / 120 body (420)
Full Leather 3 1 fire Medium 3 (18) 1 50 limb / 100 body (350)
Full Netch Leather 3 1 shock Medium 3 (18) 1 60 limb / 120 body (420)
Full Fur 3 1 frost Medium 3 (18) 1 40 limb / 80 body (280)
Full Bone 4 - Heavy 4 (24) 1 50 limb / 100 body (350)
Full Bonemold 4 - Medium 3 (18) 2 100 limb / 200 body (700)
Full Iron 5 - Heavy 4 (24) 1 100 limb / 200 body (700)
Full Moonstone 5 2 magic Medium, Magic 3 (18) 3 180 limb / 360 body (1260)
Full Dreugh Hide 6 2 magic Heavy, Magic 4 (24) 2 200 limb / 400 body (1400)
Full Steel 6 - Heavy 4 (24) 2 150 limb / 300 body (1050)
Full Mithril 6 2 magic Light, Magic 2 (12) 4 600 limb / 1200 body (4200)
Full Dwemer 7 2 magic Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 3 300 limb / 600 body (2100)
Full Orichalcum 7 - Heavy 5 (30) 2 200 limb / 400 body (1400)
Full Adamantium 7 3 magic Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 4 1000 limb / 2000 body (7000)
Full Malachite 7 3 magic Light, Magic 2 (12) 2 1500 limb / 3000 body (10500)
Full Ebony 8 4 magic Super-Heavy, Magic 6 (36) 4 3000 limb / 6000 body (21000)
Full Stalhrim 8 8 frost Heavy, Magic 5 (30) 4 4000 limb / 8000 body (28000)
Full Daedric 8 8 magic Super-Heavy, Magic 6 (36) 5 6000 limb / 12000 body (42000)
Full Dragonbone 9 9 magic Super-Heavy, Magic 6 (36) 5 10000 limb / 20000 body (70000)

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 Reinforced Clothing/Robes Types
Type AR Magic AR Qualities ENC/Piece (Suit) EL Price/Location (Suit)
Partial Chitin 0 1 fire 1 (6) 2 60 limb / 120 body (420)
Partial Leather 0 1 fire 1(6) 2 50 limb / 100 body (350)
Partial Fur 0 1 frost 1 (6) 1 40 limb / 80 body (280)
Partial Netch Leather 0 1 shock 1 (6) 2 60 limb / 120 body (420)
Partial Moonstone 1 1 magic Magic 1 (6) 3 150 limb / 300 body (1050)
Partial Mithril 2 1 magic Magic 1 (6) 4 600 limb / 1200 body (4200)
Partial Dwemer 2 1 magic Magic 2 (12) 3 300 limb / 600 body (2100)
Partial Orichalcum 3 - 2 (12) 3 250 limb / 400 body (1750)
Partial Adamantium 3 2 magic Magic 2 (12) 4 1000 limb / 2000 body (7000)
Partial Malachite 3 2 magic Magic 1 (6) 3 1500 limb / 3000 body (10500)
Partial Ebony 3 3 magic Magic 2 (12) 5 3000 limb / 6000 body (21000)
Partial Stalhrim 3 6 frost Magic 2 (12) 5 4000 limb / 8000 body (28000)
Partial Daedric 3 6 magic Magic 3 (18) 5 6000 limb / 12000 body (42000)

Shield Types
Magic BR
Type BR Qualities ENC Enchant Lvl Price
(1/2 value base)
Hide Shield 6 (3) 4 vs frost Light 2 1 40
Chitin Shield 7 (4) 5 vs fire - 1 1 70
Leather Shield 7 (4) 5 vs fire Light 2 1 60
Fur Shield 7 (4) 5 vs frost Light 2 1 50
Netch Leather Shield 7 (4) 5 vs shock Light 2 1 70
Bonemold Shield 8 (4) Light 2 2 120
Iron Shield 9 (5) Medium 3 1 120
Moonstone Shield 9 6 Light, Magic 2 3 200
Dreugh Shield 10 6 Medium, Magic 3 2 220
Steel Shield 10 (5) Medium 3 2 170
Dwemer Shield 10 6 Medium, Magic 3 3 330
Mithril Shield 10 6 Magic 1 4 650
Orichalcum Shield 11 (6) Medium 3 2 240
Adamantium Shield 11 8 Medium, Magic 3 4 1100
Malachite Shield 11 8 Magic 1 2 1700
Ebony Shield 12 9 Heavy, Magic 4 4 3500
Daedric Shield 12 12 Heavy, Magic 4 5 6500
Stalhrim Shield 12 (6) 12 vs frost Medium, Magic 3 4 4500
Dragonbone Shield 13 13 Heavy, Magic 4 5 12000

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Goods & Services Lodging
Often on the road an adventurer won’t have the option of
This section contains prices for all the common, everyday things choosing where to spend the night. But when they do, they’ll
that characters need to survive, the luxuries that separate the quickly discover that luxury is expensive. This section contains
rich from the poor, and all the various properties and services prices for a single night of lodging in an inn or other temporary
that adventurers might need on their journey. accommodations, with more comfortable lodgings costing more
while offering their own advantages.
Lifestyle Expenses
Lifestyle expenses are a simple, average number players can Lodging Prices
use to track their spending during downtime, and reflect the Type Price Per Day
average amount a character spends on a daily basis to maintain Squalid Free
a lifestyle of a certain comfort level. More comfortable lifestyles
Poor 3
are typically more expensive, but bring potential advantages in
one’s status and perception. Modest 6
Comfortable 10
These expenses include housing, food, entertainment, and all Wealthy 25
the other costs a character might accrue during normal daily life. Aristocratic 50

Lifestyle Expenses Common Services

Type Total This section contains rules for basic services a character may
Squalid 2 need, including transportation and message delivery.
Poor 5
Common Services
Modest 10
Type Price
Comfortable 25
Errand Runner (per task) 1
Wealthy 50
Courier (per 5 kilometers) 2
Aristocratic 100
Post (letter/province crossed) 1
Food & Drink Post (box/province crossed) 5
The various cultures of Tamriel eat many different foods. For Uncomfortable Transport (land or sea, w/food) 10/day
convenience, simply assume that food purchased reflects the Comfortable Transport (land or sea, w/food) 40/day
food of the local culture unless the character goes out of their
way to find something else. Superior quality food tastes better, Hirelings
but otherwise there are no game effects. This section contains prices for hiring NPCs to perform partic-
ular tasks. This can range from legions of hired mercenaries and
When consuming alcohol, every drink a character consumes servants, to the services of a single skilled enchanter or smith.
in excess of their Endurance bonus causes them to lose 1 SP.
Hirelings
Food & Drink Type Price per Day
Type Price Slave (food/upkeep) 3
Ale (mug) 1 Laborers 5
Ale (gallon) 3 Servants 7
Meat (serving) 4 Thugs (enforcers, thieves) 8
Wine (common, pitcher) 2 Guard (sentries, town militia) 10
Wine (fine, bottle) 100 Ranger (scout, guide) 20
Bread (loaf ) 1 Craftsmen (smith, tailor, jeweler) 25
Cheese (hunk) 2 Apprentice (spellcaster, alchemist, enchanter) 30
Trail Rations (1 day’s worth) 20 Mercenary (professional soldier) 50
Scribe/Clerk (lawyer, bureaucrat) 75
Mage (spellcaster, alchemist, enchanter) 100

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Adventuring Gear Type ENC Price
Between tools and supplies there are plenty of things that an Oil (flask) 1 1
adventurer might find themselves needing on the road. A supe- Paper (10 sheets) 0 3
rior quality item provides a +10 bonus to any tests associated Parchment (10 sheets) 0 2
with it, while an inferior quality one imposes a -10 penalty.
Pick (miner) 1 20
Containers like the sack, backpack, or chest hold the listed Pole (3 meter) 1 1
amount of ENC, but halve the effective value of the ENC Pot 2 30
contained within them as long as the objects could reason- Pouch (holds 5 ENC) 0 10
ably fit. Quiver (holds 30 arrows/bolts) 1 15
Rations (2 days) 1 40
Clothing & Gear
Rope (hempen, 20 meters) 2 10
Type ENC Price
Rope (silk, 20 meters) 2 100
Abacus 1 10
Sack (holds 30 ENC, must be carried
Backpack (small) (holds 10 ENC) 1 20 1 1
in at least one hand)
Backpack (large) (holds 20 ENC) 2 30 Scale (merchant’s) 1 65
Bedroll 1 20 Shovel 1 20
Blanket 1 10 Spyglass 1 1000
Bottle (glass) 0 20 Survival Kit (tinderbox, knife, etc) 1 50
Caltrops (bag of 20) 0 10 Tent (per person) 1 35
Candle 0 1 Torch (includes oil) 1 2
Case (map/scroll) 1 10 Vial (1 potion) 0 2
Chain (3 meters) 1 50 Water-skin (2 liters) 1 3
Chalk (piece) 0 1 Whistle 0 1
Chest (holds 20 ENC) 6 75
Climber’s Kit 2 150
Crowbar 1 35 Tools
Flask 1 5 Some characters need specialized tools for their profession. Some
Grappling Hook 0 25 of these can be easily carried, while others cannot. A superior
Hammer/Saw/Mallet/Chisel 1 15 quality tool set provides a +10 bonus to any tests associated
Healer’s Kit 1 75 with it, while an inferior quality one imposes a -10 penalty.
Holy Symbol 0 40
Tools
Hourglass 0 250
Type ENC Price
Hunting Trap (small cage) 4 40
Alchemist (Field) (max depth 4 ingredients) 1 500
Hunting Trap (large jaws) 6 80
Alchemist (Lab) * 500
Ink (bottle) 0 50
Smithy * 200
Ink Pen 0 1
Delicate Craft (jeweler, cartographer, etc) 1 300
Iron Spike 0 1
Simple Craft (potter, carpenter, etc) 5 100
Jug 1 1
Thief (lockpicks, probes, etc) 0 25
Ladder (rope, 3 meters) 3 20
Cooking (travel) 3 30
Lantern (bullseye) 1 120
Lantern (hooded) 1 60 *This tool set is too large for one person to carry, and instead
Lock (per success threshold) 0 25
requires a small space of its own.
Magnifying Glass 0 800
Manacles 1 30
Mirror (small) 0 45

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Entertainment & Recreation Livestock & Pets
The prices here are for books, games, and other assorted rec- Livestock is critical to the survival of many communities. The
reational or entertainment items. Most of these have no game cost to maintain livestock (grazing is usually free, but it is
effect, though the GM might rule that characters can learn important to have food stockpiled) for a week is roughly a
certain things by reading books, or give them bonuses on tests twentieth of the animal’s price.
for referencing them. Superior quality might reflect nicer looking
materials, or, in the case of books, that the book itself is a rare Livestock
edition. Type Price
Cow 500
Entertainment & Recreation
Horse (draft) 600
Type ENC Price
Horse (riding) 500
Dice 0 1
Horse (war) 1000
Game Set 1 10
Guar 450
Deck of Cards 0 5
Guar (war) 900
Tickets to local Event 0 15
Chicken 10
Book 1 100
Pig 300
Lute/Harp 1 80
Sheep 150
Drum 2 30
Slave 400
Flute 1 50
Horn 2 100
Property & Transportation
Some adventurers are not wanderers, and own property of their
Clothing & Jewelry own. For some this takes the form of a small home, while others
As with food, clothing varies drastically across Tamriel. As such own and operate entire ships! Maintaining a property or means
the items in this section are meant to be generic, and apply of transportation costs 1% of its total price every month.
regardless of culture. Superior quality clothing or jewelry looks
better, or is more durable, depending on the item. Clothing Property & Transport
items have an ENC of 1 (0 when worn), and jewelry an ENC Type Price
of 0. Hovel/Shack 100
Cabin/Cottage 1000
Clothing & Jewelry
Apartment 1000
Type EL Price
Small House 2500
Common Clothes 1 20
Large House 5000
Fine Clothes 2 100
Villa/Mansion 10000
Traveler’s Clothes 1 80
Estate 50000
Robes 2 40
Ring (simple) 2 100
Cart (small) 60
Ring (fine) 3 300
Cart (large) 120
Ring (jeweled) 4 1000
Wagon 250
Ring (extravagant) 5 5000
Rowboat 100
Necklace/Amulet (simple) 2 200
Sailboat 500
Necklace/Amulet (fine) 3 600
Silt Strider 10000
Necklace/Amulet (jeweled) 4 1500
Ship (small) 30000
Necklace/Amulet (extravagant) 5 7500
Ship (large) 60000
Warship (small) 50000
Warship (large) 100000

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Arcane Items Enchantment Services
Enchanted items can be extremely powerful, and extremely
Tamriel is a land of innumerable magical wonders, many of expensive. Characters can hire enchanters to create items with
which find their way into the markets and guild halls of average enchantments of all types. Their cost is determined by the
Tamrielic cities. This section contains prices for those items. following formula:

Soul Gems Enchanted Item Price: Soul Gem + Item + Fee

Soul gems are gems that can be used to capture the souls of men
and beasts. There are a number of different soul gems, each of The formula above assumes the character is paying for the soul
which has its own maximum soul energy and can only hold gem, the base item, and the enchanting service. If the character
certain types of souls. Black souls are the souls of men, mer, and is providing either the soul gem, the base item, or both, then
the beast races. All other creatures have white souls. ignore that portion of the cost. The fee the enchanter charges
should be based on the total spell level of the enchantment. The
Types of Soul Gems table below provides a guideline for the GM’s use:
Type Soul Types Max. Soul Energy ES Price
Petty White 100 1 25 Enchanter Fee

Lesser White 250 2 100 Spell Level Cost

Common White 500 3 250 1 100

Greater White 1000 4 1000 2 250
Grand White 1500 5 2500 3 500
Black Any 1500 5 5000 4 1000
5 2500
Characters can also purchase soul gems that are completely, or
only partially, full. The price of filled soul gems can be deter-
mined with the following formula: All of these prices assume a Binding Strength of 3 for the purposes
of cast enchantments. Higher/lower binding strengths require
Filled Soul Gem Price: more/less skilled enchanters, which increase/decrease the total price
Gem Price * 2 by 20% for each step (max 5).

Enchanted Items Spell Scrolls

Finding an enchanted item for sale can be difficult, and when Spell scrolls are single use items that have had a particular spell
they are for sale they are often extraordinarily expensive due to bound to them through the use of enchanting. By reading the
how rare skilled enchanters are. Only mages regularly traffic in magical inscription on the scroll the character can invoke the
these items, and they know their true value. The price of the item stored magic without the difficulty of casting it themselves.
should incorporate the price of the base item, and the strength
of the enchantment. The GM should feel free to select from the Spell Scroll
prices below based on what they feel is appropriate, but note Spell Level Cost
that these prices are just estimates and are not as accurate as 1 30
pricing the items using the rules in the next section.
2 45
Enchanted Items 3 90
Spell Level Rough Cost 4 150
1 100-250 5 300
2 250-1000 6 600
3 1000-2500 7+ 1500
4 2500-5000 All of these prices assume a Binding Strength of 3. Higher/lower
5 5000-10000 binding strengths require more/less skilled enchanters, which
increase/decrease the total price by 20% for each step (max 5).

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Spell Tomes & Training
Spell tomes are one of the ways that characters can learn conven-
tional spells. Spell tomes are books (despite their name, they can
be fairly small) that contain the knowledge necessary to use a
given spell. They not only contain practical instructions for using
the spell, but a history of the evolution of the spell, alternative
forms of casting, mnemonic devices, and other information that
can help a character attain a full understanding of the magic
they are learning to use.

Learning a spell takes a number of days equal to the spell

level. This time must be spent in practice and study.

Spell Tomes
Spell Level Cost
1 25
2 50
3 100
4 250
5 500
6 1000
7+ 5000

Alternatively, a character can be taught a spell. This takes just

as long as it would take to learn the spell normally, but also Alchemist Services
requires a teacher. Use the costs above as the training cost. Potions can be quite useful when employed correctly. Characters
can hire alchemists to create potions or poisons with effects of
Alchemical Ingredients all types. Their cost is determined by the following formula:
Potions are created using alchemical ingredients. Higher quality
ingredients have higher strength, allowing for more powerful Potion/Poison Price: Ingredient + Fee
effects. The following table lists the various quality levels and
costs of alchemical ingredients of any given type, and their Determine the effects of the created potion using the normal
corresponding strength and depth values: potion or poison creation rules found in the Alchemy section.
The formula above assumes the character is paying for the ingre-
Alchemical Ingredients (any school) dient and the alchemy service. If the character is providing the
Type Strength Depth Price ingredients, then ignore that portion of the cost. The fee the
Ubiquitous 2 1 1 alchemist charges should be based on the total spell level of the
potion. The table below provides a guideline for the GM’s use:
Plentiful 5 2 5
Common 10 3 10 Alchemist Fee
Uncommon 15 4 25 Spell Level/Duration Mod Cost
Rare 25 5 100 1 5
Very Rare 50 6 250 2 10
Extremely Rare 100 7 500 3 25
Legendary 200 8 1000 4 50
5 100
6 250
7+ 500

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Common Potions Potion of Magic Armor
This section includes a list of commonly used potions, their Character gains [Spell Strength] magic AR for 1 minute.
effects, and approximate prices for your convenience. The
potions on this page all have a single effect: simply pick the  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
desired spell level and use the listed price below in combination  Cost:  15 35 75 150 200 350 1000
with the listed effect strength (which is only listed up to spell
[Spell Str.]  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
level 7) or duration (if the spell does not have a scaling level).
Potions have an ENC of 0.

Potion of Healing Potion of Levitation

Character regains [Spell Strength] HP. The character gains the Flyer ([Spell Strength]) trait for 1 minute.

 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7
Price: 6 15 35 75 150 350 1000  Cost:  15 20 50 100 200 350 1000
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 [Spell Str.] 3 6 9 12 15 18 21

Potion of Replenishment Potion of Rejuvenate

Character regains [Spell Strength] MP. Spell Level 3, Cost 75 drakes

 Level:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7 The character regains 1 SP or removes 1 level of fatigue if they
Price: 10 20 35 75 150 350 1000 have any.
[Spell Str.] 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

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Crafting
The variety of items found in this Chapter do not simply make Daedric Weapons and Armor
themselves: someone has to gather the materials and create the The Daedra are undisputed masters of craftsmanship, and
item. This section contains rules for characters wishing to create it is possible for mortals to utilize many of their secret
items of all types. ritual techniques to create Daedric armor and weapony,
which draw power from a Daedric soul consumed during
Step 1: Determine Item the creation of the item itself. However, detailed knowl-
First, the character must choose the item they wish to create. edge of the specifics of this process can be hard to come
Some items cannot be created, such as those that only occur across. While this book contains prices and AR values for
naturally, so the GM should use discretion when determining Daedric weapons and armor, expanded rules for creating
if a character can craft an item. The character must also choose and using these powerful items can be found in the
the quality of the item, if applicable, which when combined Planes of Oblivion supplement.
with the item’s base price will allow them to determine the
approximate market value of the item.

Step 2: Gather Raw Materials Step 4: Make Crafting Test

Next the character must gather the raw materials necessary to Next the character makes the actual crafting test using the diffi-
create the item. Exactly what this entails will vary from item to culty determined in the previous step. The skill that the character
item, but as a general rule of thumb if the character wishes to tests is based on the item they wish to craft. Creating weapons
purchase all the raw materials it will cost roughly one third or armor uses the Profession [Smithing] skill, while other items
of the item’s price as calculated in the last step. will usually use some other variation of the Profession [Field]
skill as appropriate. Failure produces no item, while critical
Step 3: Determine Test Difficulty success halves the time required.
Third the character determines the difficulty of the crafting test.
The difficulty of the crafting test for most items is based solely Creating any item requires the appropriate craft tools. In the
on the quality of the item, and modified further as the GM sees case of smithing, the character will also need access to a forge
fit. When creating weapons or armor the material also provides (along with the related facilities and tools) in order to complete
a modifier. See the tables below for test difficulties. the product. The actual act of crafting can take anywhere from
a few hours to a few days (and sometimes even longer). During
Crafting Difficulty this time the character must be focused on creating the item.
Quality Difficulty The duration required is left to the GM, and should be based
Inferior +30 on the complexity of the item in question.
Common +0
Runed Weapons/Armor
Superior -30 Characters with knowledge of Enchanting can imbue weapons
and armor with magic runes that make them effective against
Material Difficulty (Smithing) certain types of enemies. The character must pass an Enchant
Material Difficulty Material Difficulty test when creating the item (there is no penalty for failure). On
Adamantium -20 Leather +10 success add the Magic weapon/armor quality.
Bonemold -5 Malachite -20
Bone +0 Mithril -10 Repairing Weapons & Armor
Chitin +0 Moonstone -10 Much like people, gear does not always survive combat.
Dragonbone -40 Orichalcum -10 In the event that a weapon or piece of armor is damaged,
Dreugh Hide -10 Padded +30 a character can attempt to repair it with a Profession
Dwemer -10 Silver -5 [Smithing] skill test. This takes about an hour and
requires raw materials worth five percent of the price of
Ebony -30 Stahlrim -10
the item. Given a successful skill test, the character can
Fur +10 Steel +0 reduce the X value of the Damaged (X) weapon/armor
Iron +20 Wood +20 quality on the damaged item by their degrees of success.

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Appendix
Spell Making Reference Self
Potion
The reference materials in this section are for players to use to Cost: 1
create their own spells. See Unconventional Spells in Chapter Affects the caster.
6 for details.
Touch
Spell Attributes M Attack (1m)

Many spells have attributes listed in their profiles that modify Cost: 1
their rules or clarify how they function in game terms. The rules Affects a single target character within 1m of the caster.
for spell attributes apply to all types of spells, but are included
in this section for convenience: Bolt
•  Potion: A potion can be created with this spell effect. R Attack (100m)
•  Toxin: A toxin can be created with this spell effect. Cost: 2
 pkeep: The caster can refresh the effect (including any
•  U Affects a single target character within 100m of the caster.
required tests or rolls, using the original target(s)) and
duration of this spell when it ends by paying the original Target
cost that they paid for the spell. Direct/Direct Attack
•  Overload: The caster benefits from an extra effect (as spec- Cost: 4
ified) if not restraining this spell. Affects a single target character within 50m of the caster. If this
•  Mindlock(X): Reduces the caster’s max AP by X, to a spell would alter the the Targets mind, or harm them in any
minimum of 0. way, this form becomes a Direct Attack.
•  Mage Guard: The caster and any affected benefit from an
extra effect (as specified) if not restraining this spell and Cloak
not wearing armour on any hit locations Upkeep
•  Ranged/Melee Attack (range): Spell counts as a ranged, Cost: 4
melee, with the listed range. Direct attacks cannot do Affects all targets within 1m at the end of the caster’s turn.
damage.
•  Direct Attack: Spell counts as a Attack for the purposes Bind
of the attack per round limit, as well as requires a primary Cost: 4 + Z
action to cast. These kinds of spells cannot do damage. Character casts a spell on a weapon within 1m, magically imbu-
•  AoE (range, form): This spell counts as a ranged, area of ing it with the spell’s effect. When this weapon hits a character
effect attack of the given form/radius. with an attack, the character suffers the effects of the spell.
•  Direct: This spell has a target or targets, but is not an attack These effects are only applied for the first Z amount of attacks.
and cannot be defended against by normal means.
•  Reaction: This spell may be cast as a reaction when specified. Note: This spell form does not benefit from Overload, and any spell
•  [Variation]: This spell has multiple variations, each cor- damage added onto the weapon is capped at 1d6.
responding to one of the listed items. Each variation is its
own spell that must be learned separately. Pulse
 Attack, AoE (1 + Zm, sphere)
R
Spell Forms Cost: 4 + Z
This page contains a list of spell forms. A Form is the “shape” Affects the caster and all targets within 1 + Z meters of the caster.
of the spell. Some spells are cast across wide areas (like a fireball,
which uses the “ball” form) while others are cast only on the Ball
caster themselves (the “self ” form). Most spell form have a base  Attack, AoE (1 + Zm, sphere)
R
cost associated with them, and a single parameter (which is Cost: 5 + Z
represented by the variable Z) to determine their “size.” Many Affects all targets within 1 + Z meters of target point within
also have attributes associated with them: these are imparted 100m of the caster.
to the final spell.

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Beam Wall
R Attack, AoE (10 + 10*Zm, beam) Enchant, Upkeep, R Attack, AoE (Z, wall)
Cost: 5 + Z Cost: 5 + Z
Affects all targets within a 1m wide line 10 + (10 x Z) meters Creates a wall 1m wide and 1 + (2 x Z) meters long within 100m,
in chosen direction from the caster. with an orientation chosen by the caster. Affects all targets within
the area of the wall. Leaves behind a persistent zone in this area
Cone for 1 round that causes the same effect to any characters who
R Attack, AoE (3 + Zm, cone) pass through it (or end their turn in it if they started there).
Cost: 5 + Z Upkeeping the spell does not let the caster move the wall, it
Affects all targets within a 3 + Z meter cone (a cone with a merely refreshes the effect and duration.
length of 3 + Z meters, and th e same width).
Spell Effects
Rune The next page contains a list of spell effects. An Effect is the
Cost: 5 + Z actual content of a spell: the fire effect causes fire damage while
Creates a magical rune on target surface within 1 meter. After a the heal effect heals it.
1 round delay the rune becomes barely visible (-20 to any vision
based tests to spot it). The caster chooses one or more conditions Most spell effects have a cost determined by a static multiplier
upon which the rune detonates. The rune persists indefinitely. times the chosen spell level (SL). Many also have attributes
•  Proximity: The rune detonates whenever a character comes associated with them: these are imparted to the final spell.
within a certain distance (chosen by the caster).
•  Time: The rune detonates after a set amount of time. Unless otherwise specified, spell effects do not stack with
•  Manual: The caster can detonate the rune manually from themselves (multiple fortify spells do not stack on top of
any distance by using the Cast Magic action. one another, for example).

 hen the rune detonates it affects all targets within 1 + Z meters.

W
This counts as an area of effect attack and can be evaded, but
only if a character is aware of the rune.

Storm
Enchant, Upkeep, R Attack, AoE (1 + (3 x Z), sphere), (loses
the Overload attribute)
Cost: 5 + Z
Affects all targets within 1 + (3 x Z) meters of target point within
100m. Leaves behind a persistent zone in this area for 1 round
that causes the same effect to any characters who pass through
it (or end their turn in it if they started there). Upkeeping the
spell does not let the caster move the storm, it merely refreshes
the effect and duration.

Chain
R Attack (50m)
Cost: 5 + (Z * 2)
Affects a single target within 50m of the caster. Then affects
up to Z addititional targets chosen by the caster, each within
10m of the previous target(use first roll). If a target evades this
attack, the spell skips that target on moves on to the next target.

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Effect Rules Attributes Cost
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison],
Elemental Armor Affected target gains SL AR of the chosen [type] for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion, Mage 4 x SL
Guard(+WpB to AR)
Upkeep, Potion, Mage
Magic Armor Affected target gains SL magic AR for 1 minute. 6 x SL
Guard(+WpB to AR)
Upkeep, Potion, Mage
Armor Affected target gains SL AR for 1 minute. 5 x SL
Guard(+WpB to AR)
Affected target must make a Strength test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
Burden Upkeep, Toxin 3 x SL
modifier or raise its Encumbrance level by one for 1 round.
Affected target lowers its Encumbrance level by one for 1 round,
and treats its armor as being one weight class lighter (target
counts as being trained to wear this type of armor even if he
Feather Upkeep, Potion 10
normally would not be).

Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 4.

Affected target gains SL temporary bonus HP against physical
damage for 1 round. Any damage the caster takes reduces this
HP first.
Upkeep, Potion, Mage
This bonus HP can exceed his HP max, and if any remains at
Guard(+WpB to bonus HP,
Physical Shield the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus 3 x SL
loses free Upkeep)
HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage
Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all
of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell
cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again.
Affected target gains [Spell Strength] temporary bonus HP
against magic damage for 1 round. Any damage the caster takes
of that type reduces this HP first.
Upkeep, Potion, Mage
This bonus HP can exceed his HP max, and if any remains at
Guard(+WpB to bonus HP,
Magic Shield the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus 3 x SL
loses free Upkeep)
HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage
Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all
of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell
cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again.
Affected target gains SL temporary bonus HP against [type]
damage for 1 round. Any damage of that type that the caster
takes reduces this HP first. [Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison],
This bonus HP can exceed his HP max, and if any remains at Upkeep, Potion, Mage
Elemental Shield the end of 1 round then the spell is free to upkeep (the bonus Guard(+WpB to bonus HP, 2 x SL
HP refreshes entirely), unless the Caster decides to use Mage loses free Upkeep)
Guard, in which case the spell still costs MP to upkeep. If all
of the bonus HP is lost by the end of the round then the spell
cannot be refreshed via upkeep and must be cast again.
The next time the affcted target jumps within 1 minute it may
Jump Potion SL
jump SL meters higher or further.
Levitate Affected target gains the Flyer (3 x SL) trait for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion 6 x SL
Affected door or container locks itself. Defeating this lock
Lock requires an extended Subterfuge test with a success threshold - 3 x SL
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Affected door or container within 1 meter unlocks itself if the
Open - 3 x SL
extended test threshold to unlock it is 2 x SL or lower.
Removes SL levels of the Damaged (X) quality from affected
Repair Upkeep 3 x SL
piece of armor, shield, or weapon.
The next time affected target falls within 1 minute it may ignore
Slowfall up to the first 2 * SL meters when calculating fall damage. May Upkeep, Reaction, Potion 1 x SL
be cast as a reaction if a character falls.
Water Breathing Character can breathe water as if it were air for SL minutes. Potion 1 x SL
Water Walking Character can walk on water as if it were land for SL minutes. Potion 1 x SL
May be cast as a reaction. Reduces damage dealt by an attack
Ward Reaction 2 x SL
against the affected target by 5 + SL.
Conjuration Spell Effects
When summoning anything in unconventional spellcasting, regardless of spell form only 1 creature/object is summoned per
every instance of the effect. For example a Summon Scamp Ball will only summon 1 scamp unless the Summon Scamp Ball has
2 or more Summon Scamp effects.

A summoned creature will appear at a target point determined by the form of this spell.
•  Any AoE form: creature is summoned anywhere within that area.
•  Cloak/Self forms: creature is summoned 5 meters near the caster.
•  Target/Bolt/Touch: creature is summoned 5 meters near the target or target area the spell is hit

A summoned object will appear on a target character determined by the form of this spell.
•  Any AoE form: object is summoned on a target of the caster’s choosing within the area of the AoE.
•  Cloak/Self forms: object is summoned on the caster.
•  Target/Bolt/Touch: object is summoned on the target of the form.

Effect Rules Attributes Cost

Summons one of the following sets of Bound Daedric armour
(Both Arms; Both Legs, Body; or Head;) that follows the profile
determined by its SL. The armour slots this spell
summons must be determined when the spell is learned.

This piece of armor magically replaces whatever armor the caster

is currently wearing on that location for one minute. The armor
piece counts as one weight class lighter for the purpose of armor
penalties, and does not need to be among the caster’s trained
armor classes in its combat style. The armour has the Bound and
Summoned traits.
Conjure[Armour] Upkeep 7 x SL
SL 2: Inferior Partial Daedric
SL 3: Inferior Full Daedric;
SL 4: Partial Daedric
SL 5: Full Daedric
SL 6: Superior Partial Daedric
SL 7: Superior Full Daedric

Note: This effect cannot be used at Spell level 1

Note: Adding more than 1 instance of this effect causes the cost of all
instances of this effect after the first to be 2 x SL, but only if used in
the self form.

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 Summons a Bound Daedric weapon or shield of casters choice.
The weapon is created with a SL-1 damage modifier. The
weapon type must be determined when the spell is learned.

This weapon appears in the caster’s hand(s) for the duration of

the spell, or until the weapon leaves the caster’s hands. The caster
gains a weapon (with ammo) with the Bound and Summoned
traits of the chosen type for 1 minute. If the weapon is not in
Conjure[Weapon] Upkeep 5 x SL
any of the caster’s Combat Styles, they count it as being Trained
(+0)

Note: This effect can only be used at Spell levels 2,3,4,5, and 6.
Note: Adding more than 1 instance of this effect causes the cost of all
instances of this effect after the first to be 2 x SL, but only if used in
the self form.
The caster picks a target with the Summoned trait that must
Sunder Binding make an opposed Willpower test vs the caster with a 30 - (10 x - 5 x SL
SL) modifier or be sent back to the place from whence it came.
Summons a construct with the Summoned trait, which appears
within five meters of the caster. Immediately after being
summoned, the Construct must make a Willpower test against
the DoS of the Conjuration test. If the Conjurer wins the test,
the Construct gains the Bound trait and persists for 1 minute, If
the Construct wins the Opposed test, it is not Bound and
can act as it pleases, typically murdering its summoner. The
unbound Construct can test Willpower at the end of each
Upkeep, Mindlock(Spell See Profile
Summon Construct minute to maintain itself in Mundus. Keeping the Construct in
Strength) Table
line imposes [Spell Str] Mindlock on the caster. Roll initiative
for the Construct when it’s summoned, as it acts on its own
turn.
For each time the spell is bought, pick one spell profile from the
table below and mark it on your sheet.

Note: Spell Strength depends on the construct summoned, which can

be found in its profile on the page below.
Summons a Daedra with the Summoned trait, which appears
within five meters of the caster. Immediately after being
summoned, the Daedra must make a Willpower test against the
DoS of the Conjuration test. If the Conjurer wins the test, the
Daedra gains the Bound trait and persists for 1 minute, If the
Daedra wins the Opposed test, it is not Bound and can act as it
pleases, typically murdering its summoner. The unbound Daedra
can test Willpower at the end of each minute to maintain itself
Upkeep, Mindlock(Spell See Profile
Summon Daedra in Mundus. Keeping the Daedra in line imposes [Spell Str]
Strength) Table
Mindlock on the caster. Roll initiative for the Daedra when it’s
summoned, as it acts on its own turn.

For each time the spell is bought, pick one spell profile from the
table below and mark it on your sheet.

Note: Spell Strength depends on the construct summoned, which can

be found in its profile on the page below.

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 Summoned Creature Profile Tables
To find the stats for the Daedra or Construct you want to summon, go to The Scroll of Oblivion.

Summoned Daedra
Daedra Level Cost Spell Str.
Daedrat 1 13 1
Scamp 1 14 1
Banekin 1 16 1
Hell Hound 2 22 1
Clannfear 2 24 1
Hunger 3 31 2
Dremora Churl 3 32 1
Flame Atronach 3 30 2
Spider Daedra 4 39 2
Dremora Caitiff 4 35 1
Ogrim 4 38 2
Frost Atronach 4 36 2
Auroran 5 46 2
Storm Atronach 5 43 3
Dremora Kynnmarcher 5 45 2
Winged Twilight 6 52 3
Aureal (Golden Saint) 6 54 3
Mazken (Dark Seducer) 6 54 3
Dremora Lord 7 64 3
Xivilai 7 63 3
Daedroth 7 68 3

Summoned Constructs
Daedra Level Cost Spell Str.
Flesh Atronach 4 41 2
Hulking Flesh Atronach 6 56 3

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Effect Rules Attributes Cost
Disintegrate Armor Armor piece on affected hit location gains Damaged (SL) - 4 x SL
Disintegrate Weapon Weapons held by affected character(s) gain Damaged (SL) - 4 x SL
Drain(*) Affected target must make a Willpower test or take a 5 x SL
penalty to all tests that rely on the affected Characteristic for one Upkeep
8 x SL
*Characteristic picked round, and grants the caster a bonus to the same Characteristic for
at purchase the duration of the spell.
Drain Magicka Affected target must make a Willpower test or lose 4 x SL MP Upkeep, Toxin 2 x SL
Affected target must make an Endurance test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
Fatigue Upkeep, Toxin 2 x SL
modifier or lose 1 SP.
Affected target takes (die) fire damage.

Fire Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4 Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 2 x SL
and stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10,
2d6, 2d8, 2d10).
Affected target takes (die) frost damage.

Frost Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4 Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 2 x SL
and stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10,
2d6, 2d8, 2d10).
Affected target takes (die) shock damage.

Shock Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4 Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 2 x SL
and stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10,
2d6, 2d8, 2d10).
Affected target takes (die) poison damage.

Poison Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4 Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 2 x SL
and stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10,
2d6, 2d8, 2d10).
Affected target takes (die) fire damage. Damage dealt counts as
sunlight.
Sunlight Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 3 x SL
Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4
and stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10,
2d6, 2d8, 2d10).
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison],
Elemental Weakness Affected target gains Weakness ([type], SL) trait for 1 round. 1 x SL
Upkeep
Weakness to Magic Affected target gains Weakness (magic, SL) trait for 1 round. Upkeep 3 x SL

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Effect Rules Attributes Cost
Affected target must make a Willpower test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
Blind Upkeep, Toxin 3 x SL
modifier or be Blinded for 1 round.
Affected target must make a Willpower test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
modifier or be calmed for 1 minute.

A calmed character loses the will to fight. While calmed, they cannot
Calm willingly attack any character unless that character attacks them first, Upkeep, Toxin 3 x SL
at which point they snap out of the effect.

Note: If a character while under this spell’s effect is struck by a Frenzy

effect, than this spell effect is immediately nullified
Chameleon Affected target gains the Chameleon (-5 x SL) condition for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
Affected target becomes receptive to others, and the next character to
Charm attempt a Persuade or Deceive test on them within 1 minute receives a - 2 x SL
+5 x SL bonus.
Willing affected target receives a +5 x SL bonus to any Fear tests
Courage within 1 minute. Targets under the effects of fear can make a Upkeep 2 x SL
Willpower test with the same bonus to snap out of the effects.
Panic Affected target must make a Panic (30 - (10 x SL)) test. - 2 x SL
Horror Affected target must make a Horror (30 - (10 x SL)) test. - 7 x SL
Affected target must make a Willpower test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
modifier or gain the Frenzied condition.
Frenzy Toxin 4 x SL
Note: If a character while under this spell’s effect is struck by a Calm effect,
than this spell effect is immediately nullified
Affected target gains the Invisible condition for 1 round. They lose this
condition if they attack or cast another spell during this time.
Invisibility Upkeep, Potion 12
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 5.
Creates a light orbiting affected target that illuminates an area within
Light Upkeep, Potion 1 x SL
10 x SL meters for 1 minute.
Muffle Affected target gains the Muffled (-5 x SL) condition for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
Affected target gains the ability to see in the dark up to 10 x SL meters
Night Eye Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
for 1 minute.
Affected target must make a Willpower test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
Paralyze Upkeep, Toxin 8 x SL
modifier or be Paralyzed for 1 round.
Affected target gains SL additional degrees of success on successful
Sanctuary defense tests for 1 round. They can also move 1 meter further than Upkeep, Potion 7 x SL
normal to avoid AoE attacks on successful evade tests.
Affected target must make a Willpower test with a 30 - (10 x SL)
Silence Upkeep, Toxin 3 x SL
modifier or be Silenced for 1 round.

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Effect Rules Attributes Cost
Affected target takes (die) magic damage. Caster regenerates HP equal
to half (round up) of the damage dealt (after reduction).
Absorb Life Overload (+WpB to Dmg) 3 x SL
Note: The SL determines the size of the die used, starting with a 1d4 and
stepping up one size for each SL beyond the first (1d6, 1d8, 1d10, 2d6,
2d8, 2d10).
Affected target must make a Willpower test or lose (2d10) magicka.
Caster regenerates MP equal to the magicka lost.
Absorb Magicka - 18
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 4.
Affected target gains the ability to see objects/effects of the chosen
[Life, Magic, Undead, (other)],
Detect [type] [type] within 10 x SL meters as a faint, shimmering outline even in the 5 x SL
Upkeep, Potion
dark and through objects, even if blind, for 1 minute.
Removes all magical effects of SL level (either potion, spell, or enchant
Dispel level) or lower from the affected target. Constant enchantments Potion 4 x SL
reactivate after 1d4 rounds.
Affected target gains the Incorporeal trait for 1 round.
Ethereal Form Upkeep, Potion 10
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 5.
Places an invisible, magic mark at the affected target’s current location.
Use common sense when deciding how many marks a character can
keep track of.
Mark Potion 5
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 2, and can only be used
with the Self form.
Instantly transports willing affected target to the location of one of the
caster’s magic marks placed with the Mark spell. Cannot be used to
Recall travel between planes. Potion 15

Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 3.

Any time affected target would be hit by a spell (after any defense, but
Reflect before resolving effects), roll a d10. If the result is a roll of SL or lower, Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
instead resolve the spell against its original caster. Lasts for 1 round.
Affected target within 50m has their soul magically tethered to
an appropriate empty soul gem (only black soul gems can hold
the souls of men, mer, and the beast races) of the caster’s choice
Soul Trap within 1m of the caster. If the target dies within 1 minute, then Upkeep 12
their soul is trapped within the gem and it gains soul energy
equal to the size of their soul.

Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 2.

Spell Absorption Affected target gains the Spell Absorption (SL) trait for 1 round. Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
Telekinesis Affected target gains the Telekinesis (SL) trait for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL
Telepathy Affected target gains the Telepathy (SL) trait for 1 minute. Upkeep, Potion 3 x SL

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Effect Rules Attributes Cost
Affected target removes the Diseased SL Condition
Spell Level 2 = Common
Cure Disease Spell Level 4 = Magical 3 x SL

Note: This effect always counts as being either Spell Level 2 or Spell Level 4.
Affected target loses the Paralyzed condition.
Cure Paralysis - 8
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 2.
Upkeep, Potion, [Strength,
Endurance, Agility,
Fortify Affected target increases their [characteristic] score by 5*SL for 1 round. 8 x SL
Intelligence, Willpower,
Perception, Personality]
Heal Affected target regains 2 x SL HP. Potion 2 x SL
Affected target removes 1 level of fatigue if they have any.
Rejuvenate Potion 25
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 3.
Affected target regains 2 x SL MP.
Replenish Potion 3 x SL
Note: This effect cannot affect the caster in any form used.
[Fire, Frost, Shock, Poison],
Elemental Resistance Affected target gains the Resistance ([type], SL) trait for 1 round. 2 x SL
Upkeep, Potion
Resistance to Magic Affected target gains the Resistance (magic, SL) trait for 1 round. Upkeep, Potion 4 x SL
Affected target is stabilized if they were dying.
Stabilize - 1
Note: This effect always counts as being Spell Level 1.
Affected target with the Undead trait must make a Willpower test with a
Turn Undead Upkeep 3 x SL
30 - (10 x SL) penalty to not immediately flee the caster for 1 round.
May be cast as a reaction. Reduces damage dealt by an attack against the
Ward Reaction 2 x SL
affected target by 5 + SL.

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