Rhean Skills

Skill Classes
Skills are divided into classes, such as Craft, Melee, and Defense; these divisions are mostly used for obtaining and improving the skills.

Art
Athletic
Craft
Defense
Hand
Knowledge
Labor
Melee
Missle
Self
Social
Stealth
Wilderness

Languages as Skills
Languages are considered skills; specifically, languages are Knowledge skills. Languages have both rank and level, as do other skills; however, they will often be gained at character creation, with specific values for each. Each rank indicates greater knowledge, familiarity, and sophistication with the language, while level indicates ease of use and relative fluency. Novice rank indicates very simple, "bumpkin" talk and a lack of familiarity with dialects, uncommon vocabulary, and unusual constructions; Apprentice is common for less educated folk; Journeyman rank is common among those educated in the language, and allows recognition of at least common dialects; amd so on. A character's native (spoken) language is always a specialty skill for him. Languages cannot be used untrained. Certain languages are very closely related. Characters skilled in one of these languages can communicate in the other, albeit at lesser ability. For example, High Elvish is quite similar to Grey Elvish, so if you know High Elvish, you have an effective skill in Grey Elvish 1 rank and 2 levels lower.Languages and Homelands have more information about this.

Knowledge Skills
Many skills, particularly those in the Knowledge class, potentially include a great deal of information, more than even a grandmaster would be expected to know. In addition, many skills are regionally based; if you know all the plant types in your homeland, you still do not know all the plants that there are in the world. When skills of this sort are first purchased, the character must specify the specialty it applies to, as applicable; not all Knowledge Skills work this way. At each new rank, the character may add new specialties equal to the numerical rank he has achieved. For example, a student of Heraldry may add 3 nations to his total known when he reaches Journeyman. Specialties can include such things as uses, availibility, regions, care, preparation, etc, depending on the skill. A narrow specialty (such as medicinal plants of Lindon) lowers the TN for rolls within that specialty, but obviously more checks will fall outside of the character's knowledge. Some skills vary from this; follow the skill description if so. For some characters, this may still not be enough knowledge in their field. Most people at this point rely on books or other experts. However, it is possible for a character to effectively double up on the skill, purchasing it again to pick up more regions. In this case, the cost is reduced by one (minimum 1) and the character obviously has much easier training requirements until both skills are the same rank and level. Certain skills, particularly those associated with magic, do not allow this and instead have a separate skill to cover additional knowledge. As the character gains rank in these skills, he does not necessarily automatically gain the additional knowledge. He must have some exposure to it; this may be a requirement for the rank, even. If this source is a book or instructor, the character must succeed at using their skill against a comprehension target number, normally given with the tome. The information may also need to be translated first, requiring a check with the appropriate language. Volumes of knowledge may have listed translation requirements. They may also automatically bestow some additional benefit upon the PC once he succeeds at his comprehension roll; this is particularly true for magical tomes.

Skill Ranks
The level of training in a skill is expressed in two ways: rank and level. Rank is a measure of the character's capabilities with that skill and determines what he is able to do with it. Ranks are cumulative; you can always perform all the actions allowed by lower ranks. There are 5 ranks: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, and Grandmaster. Note that while these titles are actually used in the game world in some areas, they are not really titles the PC possesses. For example, a PC possessing grandmaster rank in the sword may simply be thought of as a mighty warrior, if he does not belong to an army or other organization with titles; and even if he did, he might be a knight, a captain, or a Blademaster, but he would probably not be called grandmaster.

Skill Levels
Levels are a measure of the character's ability in what he knows. Levels add directly to a character's skill rolls, so they determine how successful he is likely to be. As a character gains rank, he will also be required to rise in level. optional: However, he does not instantly gain mastery with his new knowledge. Instead, any action he attempts that is only allowed due to his new rank is at half his previous level. For example, Alethor advances from Journeyman to Master in Archery. He was at level 6 as a Journeyman, and continues to perfom actions allowed by Journeyman or lower rank at level 6. Any action requiring Master rank, however, is at level 3 (and, of course, he is now eligible to attempt Grandmaster actions at level 1). This continues until the PC spends experience to buy back his old rank. The experience page has more information on how to do this and how much it costs.

Specialty Skills
During character creation each PC may select several specialty skills. These skills come easily, naturally, to the character due to long familiarity and practice, as well as perhaps a native bent. Therefore, the character receives certain benefits in purchasing and improving these skills:

The skill is treated as one rank lower for purposes of spending experience to increase rank. That is, the numerical rank is one less (i.e. Novice=0, Grandmaster=4). This also applies to "novice units" spent during character creation. This obviously only applies to costs associated with the skill, not to any rank-dependant abilities it may have.
The cost multiplier for raising the level of the skill is one lower (minimum 1).

Focused Skills and Styles
Many skills have a more focused version which is specific to a particular area, culture, or organization. In combat skills this is often called a Style. For example, the Yarrins developed Blademaster styles, which are skills used when fighting with a sword. They require knowledge of the basic Blade skill for the weapon as well. For focused skills, the required skill must be possessed (i.e. have rank and level) before the focus can be advanced, and the focused skill may be no more than one rank higher than the base skill.

Skill Lists
Notes: Restrictions are the requirements for obtaining a skill. Unless otherwise noted, a restricted skill cannot be used untrained. "Source" means that there must be an explanation for how the character has this knowledge, as it is lost or rare. Note that any rank requirements must be met prior to that rank being purchased; this includes Novice. However, this does not limit untrained use. Attribute refers to the most common attribute used with this skill; it is possible to use others.
Please see Combat Skills for most skills involved in a physical (i.e. non-magical) fight. Some skills may be in both lists, for easy reference or because of multiple uses for the skill.

Acrobatics class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: Agility (rank +1) or higher attribute: Agility

Novice: you may use this skill for any sort of checks for balance.
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Alchemy class: Knowledge restrictions: Source cost: 3 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
note: this is the skill of creating potions and other magical compounds.

Novice: The character may create Novice compounds. The character learns recipes as per normal for Knowledge skills (i.e. gain numerical rank at each new rank). See Herbal and Alchemical Compounds.
Apprentice: The character may create Apprentice compounds.
Jouneyman: The character may create Journeyman compounds.
Master: The character may create Master compounds.
Grandmaster: The character may create Grandmaster compounds.

Animal Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Animal Training class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

Novice: use this skill to handle trained, or at least domesticated, animals.
Apprentice: you may attempt to calm a domesticated animal.
Jouneyman: you may attempt to calm a wild animal.
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Grandmaster: you may attempt to calm a wild animal which is currently attacking.

Anticratic Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source, special attribute: Intelligence

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Appraise class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Perception

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Arcane Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
notes: Arcane Lore is used in comprehending magical texts; also in recognizing magical effects. It may help determine how to use a particular device.

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Apprentice: The character may draw magical circles.
Journeyman: The character may sacrifice Trait points for specific magical purposes requiring this skill.
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Architecture class: Craft restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

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Armor, Heavy class: Defense restrictions: Armor, Medium cost: 1 rank: class attribute: various physical

Novice: character may wear heavy armor. Trained only: add armor's defense to passive defense.
Apprentice: May use the Armor Block action.
Journeyman: Character may use the Armor Work action for +2 to Damage Reduction, +1 to Defense.
Master: Stamina cost of armor reduced by 1.
Grandmaster: Armor's penalty reduced by 1; Encumberance reduced by 1.

Armor, Light class: Defense restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: various physical

Novice: character may wear light armor. Trained only: add armor's defense to passive defense.
Apprentice: Encumberance and Stamina cost of armor reduced by one.
Journeyman: character may use the Armor Work action for +1 to Damage Reduction, +1 to Defense.
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Armor, Medium class: Defense restrictions: Armor, Light cost: 1 rank: class attribute: various physical

Novice: character may wear medium armor. Trained only: add armor's defense to passive defense.
Apprentice: Encumberance and Stamina cost of armor reduced by 1.
Journeyman: character may use the Armor Work action for +1 to Damage Reduction, +1 to Defense.
Master: armor's penalty reduced by 1.
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Armorer class: Craft restrictions: Blacksmith, Leatherworking cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence
see Crafting in Rhean for more information

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Bardic Music class: Art restrictions: Singing or Instrument, source cost: 2 rank: equal or higher rank in Singing or Instrument attribute: Presence
please see Magic Out of Music.

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Barter class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence

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Blacksmith class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Strength
see Crafting in Rhean for more information

Novice: value, durability at -20%.
Apprentice: value, durability at -10%.
Journeyman: value, durability at base.
Master: value, durability at +10%.
Grandmaster: value, durability at +20%.

Brawling class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Agility
note: this is the skill of wild fighting, either unarmed or with whatever is at hand. It is, in other words, bar-room brawling.

Novice: may use this skill to attack. Use this skill with improvised weapons.
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Chirurgy class: Hand restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Intelligence
see also Damage and Recovery

Novice: May attempt to Stablilize a dying character. May apply poultices and use other pre-mixed medicines (Use Medicine).
Apprentice: May surgically remove limbs. May provide First Aid for wounds.
Journeyman: May attempt to cauterize infected wounds. May provide Convalescent Care.
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Climbing class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: must attempt a climb of the next higher rank attribute: Agility

Novice: Climbs with equipment, on a rough surface; or easy climbs, such as trees.
Apprentice: Rough non-vertical surfaces without equipment; normal surfaces with equipment.
Journeyman: Normal, non-vertical surfaces or rough vertical surfaces without equipment; smooth surfaces with equipment. Can attempt to stop a fall.
Master: Smooth, non-vertical or normal vertical surfaces without equipment; any surface with equipment.
Grandmaster: Smooth vertical surfaces without equipment.

Concentration class: Self restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: source/ origin attribute: Will
see Magic System for more information

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Conjuring class: Knowledge restrictions: Arcane Lore cost: 2 rank: source/ origin attribute: various mental
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Cooking class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence, Dexterity, Perception

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Crossbow class: Missle restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Dexterity

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Demonology class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Diplomacy class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence

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Disguise class: Hand restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Presence, Perception

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Divining class: Self restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

Novice: at each Rank, character may learn 2 Methods. See Magic System for Methods and rules for Divination. The character may ask specific questions with limited answers (such as yes/no/maybe).
Apprentice: The character may ask general questions with simple answers.
Journeyman: The character may ask specific questions with more forthcoming answers.
Master: The character may ask general questions with more involved answers.
Grandmaster: The character may look for varying possibilities out of a chosen situation.

Dragon Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source, must encounter dragon attribute: Presence, Intelligence

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Driving class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence, Agility, Will
note: the skill of controlling carriages, chariots, wagons, etc.

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Elemental Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: must explore a deeper mystery or purer form of the element. attribute: various
note: there are actually at least four of these skills, one for each element. Each must be taken individually.

Novice: the character can add his rank in this skill to other skills that are used with the element. For example, a novice of Fire Lore could add 1 to attempts to light a fire. This does not apply to magical uses.
Apprentice: the character may encourage or discourage the movement or expansion of a small amount of the chosen element.
Journeyman: the character may conjure a small amount of the element.
Master: the character learns to expand his conjuring.
Grandmaster: the character gains finer control over the element.

Endurance class: Athletic Restrictions: none Cost: 1 Rank: Constitution (rank + 1) or higher. Attribute: Constitution

Novice: The character may use the Breather action.
Apprentice: If the character runs out of Stamina, he may spend 2 Ka and make an immediate roll with this skill against an 11. If succesful, he does not pass out but instead has 1 Stamina left. Each successive use of this ability raises the cost and TN by 1.
Journeyman: The character may attempt an action that costs more than his remaining Stamina pool. Any cost that cannot be paid with Stamina is paid with Ka instead.
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Engineering class: Craft restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

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Etiquette class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: must encounter a different culture/ standard for each rank. Presence (rank +1) or higher. attribute: Presence

Novice: Knows etiquette standard for own homeland; can attempt others of similar race/ culture.
Apprentice: Regions increase as per knowledge skills. Can make general assumptions for own race.
Journeyman: Choose additional race.
Master: Choose additional race.
Grandmaster: Choose two additional races.

Evade class: Defense restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: Agility (rank +1) or higher attribute: Agility

Novice: Able to perform Dodges as active defense.
Apprentice: May attempt to Dodge thrown missles.
Journeyman: If a Dodge was declared, but the attacker missed the passive defense, this defensive action may be saved for later in the round and a move or attack action substituted, assuming the character has not already used those. Note that the later defensive action must also be a Dodge.
Master: May attempt to Dodge fired missles.
Grandmaster: Running evasion. May attempt a Dodge as part of any move action. Standard penalties to defense based on the Move action apply, as well as an additional -2.

Farming class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence, Constitution

Novice: this skill includes growing vegetables, caring for domesticated animals, and recognizing diseases of both.
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Fishing class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence, Agility

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Fisticuffs class: Melee restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Agility
note: this is boxing, pugilism, the "sweet science" - Rhean version.

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Fletching class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Dexterity

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Forgery class: Hand restrictions: literate cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Perception/ Dexterity

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Guile class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence
note: this is the skill of lying, confidence scams, and bluffing.

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Heraldry class: Social restrictions: source cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Herbalism class: Knowledge restrictions: Plant Lore cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
note: this is the skill of using plants for medicines and other compounds. More general plant knowledge falls under Plant Lore.

Novice: The character may create Novice compounds. The character learns recipes as per normal for Knowledge skills (i.e. gain numerical rank at each new rank). See Herbal and Alchemical Compounds.
Apprentice: The character may create Apprentice compounds. The character may Use Medicines.
Jouneyman: The character may create Journeyman compounds.
Master: The character may create Master compounds.
Grandmaster: The character may create Grandmaster compounds.

Hide class: Stealth restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Agility

Novice: you may attempt to avoid being seen.
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Hunting class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Perception, Agility

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Instrument class: Artisan restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: as Singing attribute: Dexterity

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Intimidation class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence

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Intrigue class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence, Intelligence
note: this is the skill of gossip, innuendo, plots, diversions, and political scheming.

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Jumping class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Strength/ Agility

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Leadership class: Social restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: must command/ lead attribute: Presence

Novice: add the rank of Leadership to a group's Morale when commanding that group.
Apprentice: Steady Troops.
Journeyman: Rally Troops.
Master: Refresh Troops.
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Leatherworking class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Dexterity
see Crafting in Rhean for more information

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Legend Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
notes: Legend Lore is the study of myths and legends, especially the more magical or fantastic. It involves rarer knowledge than History; a particular story may be remembered, but this skill fills in details or explains underlying causes and effects. It may help determine what a particular device is and its history. This skill must be specified as is normal for Knowledge skills; i.e. by area, race, or other feature.

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Legerdemain class: Hand restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: Dexterity (rank +2) or higher attribute: Dexterity

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Local Knowledge class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: spend time in area attribute: Intelligence

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Lock Picking class: Hand restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: Dexterity (rank +1) or higher attribute: Dexterity

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Masonry class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute:

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Menial Tasks class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: any
note: this skill involves a number of household and domestic tasks; virtually anything that fits this description and is not covered by another skill can be governed by this.

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Mental Focus class: Self restrictions: Psionic Potential or Gifted advantage cost: 2 rank: source, Potential attribute: various mental

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Metal Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

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Metalworking class: Art or Craft restrictions: Blacksmithing cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence, Intelligence, Dexterity
note: this is the skill used for decorative metal work, i.e. filigees and inlays and such.

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Mining class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Strength, Intelligence

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Navigation class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
note: this is the lore of the Navigators and is thus fiercely protected. Sailing skill covers less exact and more common navigational ability.

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Oratory class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Presence

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Plant Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Poetry class: Art restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

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Pottery class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Dexterity

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Prayers class: Knowledge restrictions: Religion, source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence, others
note: you must select a specific deity or religion

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Religion class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
note: you must select a specific deity or religion

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Riding class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Agility
see also Mounted Combat

Novice: you may mount and ride a horse or similar animal. (Trained only) you may use the Control Mount action to issue commands of the same type of action as the one spent for Control Mount.
Apprentice: as long as it is a Move command, a command issued with Control Mount may take place in the Phase it is issued. Any type of action may be commanded with any Control Mount action.
Journeyman: you may have your mount use a defensive action for the Mount Work action, rather than yourself. You may attempt certain tricks on horseback, including dropping to your mount's side.
Master: you may issue two commands to your mount with Control Mount; these resolve as normal. You may leap into the saddle and use a Control Mount action within the same phase; this requires a Jumping roll against a TN equal to the height, in hands, of your mount. and adds +3 to the TN for the Control Mount. Failing the Jump is the same as being thrown. If the Control roll is failed, the mount will often be spooked and react badly.
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Rope Use class: Hand restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Dexterity

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Rune Knowledge class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence
note: please see Runic Magic for more information.

Novice: the character may learn Lesser Runes at each Rank equal to his new Rank. Thus, an Apprentice will know a total of 3 Lesser Runes.
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Rune Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Intelligence, Dexterity
note: please see Runic Magic for more information.

Novice: the character may learn two Lesser Runes at each Rank. The character may draw and invoke Lesser Runes.
Apprentice: The character may draw Runic phrases.
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Running class:Athletic Restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class, Constitution (Rank +1) or higher attribute: Constitution

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Sailing class: Labor restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: various physical

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Sea Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Seduction class: Social restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Presence

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Shield class: Defense restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: none attribute: Agility

Novice: can use shields; can use Shield Work action.
Apprentice: Shield Work bonus against 2 attacks per phase. May use the Shield Bash action.
Journeyman: +1 to shield's DV. May make a Shield Rush.
Master:Shield Work bonus against 4 attacks per phase.
Grandmaster: +2 to shield's DV. Off-hand penalty for attacking reduced to -2.

Singing class: Art restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: must learn new and more difficult or rarer songs. attribute: Presence

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Sneak class: Stealth restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Agility

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Sorcery class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 2 rank: source attribute: Will
note: please see Magic System for more information. This is life magic for the most part.

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Spirit Manifestation class: Self restrictions: Spirit Sensitive cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Will or Presence

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Spirit Sense class: Self restrictions: Spirit Sensitive Advantage cost: 1 rank: must be exposed to a new type of spiritual force. attribute: Will or Perception

Novice: The character can attempt to sense great wrongness, spiritual creatures, and other large departures from the norm within a close range.
Apprentice: Range improves slightly; the character can gain more information on what is sensed. Also, the character gains a +1 Reaction bonus.
Journeyman: Range improves; information improves. The character can also attempt to sense those who have evil intent towards him.
Master: Range and information improve. The Reaction bonus is now +2. In addition, the character can attempt to locate any spirit he knows, gaining at least direction and relative distance. This costs ka.
Grandmaster: All above improve. The reaction bonus is now +3. In addition, for any spirit the character can sense he can gain more information, such as general state.

Stone Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

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Survival class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

Novice: choose specialties as per knowledge skills. May attempt to light fires with basic equipment.
Apprentice: may attempt to distinguish clean, safe water from contaminated.
Journeyman: may attempt to start a fire with no equipment.
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Swimming class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Agility

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Throwing class: Athletic restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Agility

Novice: this skill is used to throw objects outside of combat, or to throw improvised weapons.
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Tracking class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Perception

Novice: can identify tracks of homeland-dwellers; at each rank add region.
Apprentice: learn common homeland trail signs; at each succeeding rank add rarity to already known signs and common signs in another region. May attempt to know number.
Journeyman: May attempt to discern type and size.
Master: May attempt to discern information that would be obvious if the followed creatures were seen, such as wounds, burdens, etc.
Grandmaster: Can attempt to gain very subtle information. Think Sherlock Holmes following a trail.

Trapping class: Wilderness restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Intelligence

Novice:
Apprentice:
Journeyman:
Master:
Grandmaster:

Two-Weapon Fighting class: Melee restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Agility
special: for anything done with the off-hand, the lower level skill, the weapon or Two-Weapon Fighting, is used; likewise, no special ability can be used which is of higher rank than Two-Weapon Fighting.

Novice: off-hand penalty -4.
Apprentice: off-hand penalty -3. Can use Dual Strike action.
Journeyman: off-hand penalty -2. May use the Double Parry action.
Master: off-hand penalty -1. May sacrifice a Move action for an off-hand parry or attack.
Grandmaster: off-hand penalty 0. May make one off-hand attack or parry per round in addition to normal actions. This happens during any phase it would not otherwise be prohibited.

Weaponsmithing class: Craft restrictions: Blacksmith cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Strength, Intelligence
see Crafting in Rhean for more information

Novice:
Apprentice:
Journeyman:
Master:
Grandmaster:

Weather Lore class: Knowledge restrictions: source cost: 1 rank: source attribute: Intelligence

Novice: the character may attempt to predict the weather for the immediate future; e.g. "it looks like the storm is letting up." The character also learns the climatic pattern for one region. This advances as normal for knowledge skills.
Apprentice: the character may attempt to make a seasonal prediction for a region he is familiar with (e.g. the caterpillars are fuzzy, so it's going to be a hard winter). He may predict local weather conditions further in advance (approximately the next two hours).
Journeyman: the character may make a daily forecast for a region he knows.
Master:
Grandmaster:

Weaving class: Craft restrictions: none cost: 1 rank: class attribute: Dexterity

Novice:
Apprentice:
Journeyman:
Master:
Grandmaster:

Wrestling class: Melee restrictions: none cost: 2 rank: class attribute: Agility

Novice:
Apprentice:
Journeyman:
Master:
Grandmaster: