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David.moore: /* Starting Equipment */

2025-01-02T22:02:33Z

Starting Equipment

David.moore: /* Appearance */

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Appearance

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

	Inevitably, your character will look more or less like you! But there are ways to make a character distinctive ~~and recognisable~~.		Inevitably, your character will look more or less like you! But there are ways to make a character distinctive.

	====Costume====		====Costume====
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	Your character’s costume can say a lot about them: a vain noble might wear rich fabrics and jewellery, while a pauper scrabbles by in dirty rags; a hardy ranger will prefer rugged, practical garb, while a scholar or magician dresses in magisterial robes.		Your character’s costume can say a lot about them: a vain noble might wear rich fabrics and jewellery, while a pauper scrabbles by in dirty rags; a hardy ranger will prefer rugged, practical garb, while a scholar or magician dresses in magisterial robes.

	Many factions have a definite flavour of dress. The Norscans style themselves in furs and chain, while Estragaleans favour doublets and capes. A character’s group may even have a specific uniform, to clearly mark them as a member.		Many factions have a definite flavour of dress. The [[Wolves\|Norscans]] style themselves in furs and chain, while [[Algaia\|Estragaleans]] favour doublets and capes. A character’s group may even have a specific uniform, to clearly mark them as a member.

	You may have more than one costume for your character, of course, if you can afford the investment – after all, in real life, people have more than one set of clothes. Weather at events can vary between swelteringly hot and cold and wet, and being able to add or remove layers while staying in character can be a lifesaver.		You may have more than one costume for your character, of course, if you can afford the investment – after all, in real life, people have more than one set of clothes! Weather at events can vary between swelteringly hot and cold and wet, and being able to add or remove layers while staying in character can be a lifesaver.

	====Make-Up====		====Make-Up====
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	The following guidelines apply:		The following guidelines apply:

	:*'''Prosthetics:''' Pointed or shaped ears, nose-ridges, horns, fangs, fur, feathers or scales, a wig, stick-on beard or sideburns, or any other fantasy-appropriate prosthetic features are permitted.		:* '''Prosthetics:''' Pointed or shaped ears, nose-ridges, horns, fangs, fur, feathers or scales, a wig, stick-on beard or sideburns, or any other fantasy-appropriate prosthetic features are permitted.
	:*'''Patterns:''' Make-up may include a coloured stripe or flare over the eyes, painted forehead, dots, stripes or other patterns or any sort of partial cover.		:* '''Patterns:''' Make-up may include a coloured stripe or flare over the eyes, painted forehead, dots, stripes or other patterns or any sort of partial cover.
	:*'''Colours:''' If covering the whole face, make-up must use at least two colours, either to pattern or highlight, and the predominant colour may not be brown, black, yellow or red. We do not permit Blackface of any kind at any time in the game.		:* '''Colours:''' If covering the whole face, make-up must use at least two colours, either to pattern or highlight, and the predominant colour may not be brown, black, yellow or red. We do not permit Blackface of any kind at any time in the game.

	Make-up can represent your character’s past as well as their heritage, of course: it’s a dangerous world, and some players incorporate scars, burns, plague spots, tattoos and other markers of a full life into their make-up.		Make-up can represent your character’s past as well as their heritage, of course: it’s a dangerous world, and some players incorporate scars, burns, plague spots, tattoos and other markers of a full life into their make-up.
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	\| '''Can I Play An Elf?'''		\| '''Can I Play An Elf?'''

	There are no “races” in the world of the '''''Renewal''''' campaign: only the immortal fae who once ruled the world, and the mortals who have ultimately supplanted them. And now that the fae are ~~all~~ ~~but~~ gone, destroyed in the recent war, mortals are all that remain.		There are no “races” in the world of the '''''Renewal''''' campaign: only the immortal fae who once ruled the world, and the mortals who have ultimately supplanted them. And now that the fae are nearly all gone, destroyed in the recent war, mortals are all that remain.

	In the last world, mortals were labelled according to their features: all those with pointed ears were called “elves,” for instance, and all those with green skin “goblins.” But since the world’s remaking, mortals have seen the truth: that they are all one great family, and all are uniquely themselves.		In the last world, mortals were labelled according to their features: all those with pointed ears were called “elves,” for instance, and all those with green skin “goblins.” But since the world’s remaking, mortals have seen the truth: that they are all one great family, and all are uniquely themselves.

David.moore: /* Personality */

2025-01-02T21:55:55Z

Personality

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	==Personality==		==Personality==

	~~While many~~ players find it easiest to play characters who are much like them – especially for sixteen hours a day, three or four days at a time – some enjoy the challenge of ~~inhabiting~~ a very different ~~persona~~.		Many players find it easiest to play characters who are much like them – especially for sixteen hours a day, three or four days at a time. But some enjoy the challenge of playing someone very different.

	Your character’s personality might be shaped by their skills, or ~~it could convey~~ their social role or background. A warrior might be taciturn and grim, while a scholar is ~~verbose~~ and enthusiastic and a thief is evasive and given to euphemisms. A courtier might be gracious and charming, or a priest stern but kind. The last survivor of a slaughtered village may be anxious and skittish, or filled with simmering rage.		Your character’s personality might be shaped by their skills, or by their social role or background. A warrior might be taciturn and grim, while a scholar is chatty and enthusiastic, and a thief is evasive and given to euphemisms. A courtier might be gracious and charming, or a priest stern but kind. The last survivor of a slaughtered village may be anxious and skittish, or filled with simmering rage.

	Some players find a distinctive costume or make-up helps them find their character. Some use a particular posture or gait – ~~and many use an~~ in~~-character style~~ of ~~speech~~ . Accents are of course permitted, but players are asked to consider how they come across to others when choosing one; in particular, accents based on racist or otherwise offensive caricatures are unacceptable.		Some players find a distinctive costume or make-up helps them find their character. Some use a particular posture or gait – speak in a distinctive way. Accents are of course permitted, but players are asked to consider how they come across to others when choosing one; in particular, accents based on racist or otherwise offensive caricatures are unacceptable.

	====Goal====		====Goal====

	One way to develop a character and drive roleplay is to have an in-character '''goal'''. There is, of course, no official way to “win” '''''Renewal''''', but players can absolutely create win conditions for themselves.		One way to develop a character and drive roleplay is to have an in-character '''goal'''. There is, of course, no official way to “win” '''''Renewal''''', but players can absolutely create win conditions for themselves. You might strive to be appointed governor of a Siberian city-state, or hope to lead Teutonia’s warband in battle. You might seek immortality as a vampire, or be driven to find and kill the werewolf that mauled your brother.

	:'''Examples'''
	:*Be appointed governor of a Siberian city-state.
	:*Lead Teutonia’s warband in battle.
	:*Seek immortality as a vampire.
	:*Find and kill the werewolf that mauled your brother.

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

David.moore: /* Background */

2025-01-02T21:52:50Z

Background

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	==Background==		==Background==

	By now you have a sketch of a character – at least a set of skills, and possibly a ~~broad~~ concept to hang them on. This is absolutely enough to jump into your first event! Many players prefer to develop their characters in play, filling out their motivations and backstory as they get a feel for who they are.		By now you have a sketch of a character – at least a set of skills, and possibly a concept to hang them on. This is absolutely enough to jump into your first event! Many players prefer to develop their characters in play, filling out their motivations and backstory as they get a feel for who they are.

	Some players, on the other hand, like to dream up their character’s '''background''' – who they are, where they’re from, what life they lived before they joined the warband – before they start. Having a story adds depth and detail to the concept, and can help the character feel more real to you.		Some players, on the other hand, like to dream up their character’s '''background''' – who they are, where they’re from, what life they lived before they joined the warband – before they start. Having a story adds depth and detail to the concept, and can help the character feel more real to you.

	:'''Examples'''		:'''Examples'''
	:*An armoured sword-and-shield fighter might be a pious knight of Albion, orphaned by war and raised by monks in a remote abbey, who feels out of place in worldly company.		:* An armoured sword-and-shield fighter might be a pious knight of Albion, orphaned by war and raised by monks in a remote abbey, who feels out of place in worldly company.
	:*An elemental spellcaster might be a learned druid of Caledonia, the eldest daughter of a tribal chief who refused to follow in her mother’s footsteps and fled to study the mysteries in the groves of the wise.		:* An elemental spellcaster might be a learned druid of Caledonia, the eldest daughter of a tribal chief who refused to follow in her mother’s footsteps and fled to study the mysteries in the groves of the wise.
	:*An armoured soldier might be a humble Siberian farmer who turns up to fight out of patriotic duty before heading home every winter to tend to his livestock.		:* An armoured soldier might be a humble Siberian farmer who turns up to fight out of patriotic duty before heading home every winter to tend to his livestock.

	Many characters belong to a '''group''' with a shared past. Even so, there’s always the scope to have a unique story of your own.		Many characters belong to a '''group''' with a shared past. Even so, there’s always the scope to have a unique story of your own.
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	====Faction and Culture====		====Faction and Culture====

	The most important part of a character’s background is where they’re from: your [[The Factions\|'''faction''']] is both the land your character calls home – although not necessarily where they were born – and the camp you’ll be based in at events. A faction is something like a nation, with political institutions, shared religions and a shared identity. Most factions are loosely based on historical real-world cultures, ~~albeit~~ with a fantasy twist.		The most important part of a character’s background is where they’re from: your [[The Factions\|'''faction''']] is both the land your character calls home – although not necessarily where they were born – and the camp you’ll be based in at events. A faction is something like a nation, with political institutions, shared religions and a shared identity. Most factions are loosely based on historical real-world cultures, with a fantasy twist.

	The current factions are available to all players. Every faction has a website and/or social media presence where players can learn more about them and develop group and character ideas before turning up. ~~Which~~ ~~isn’t to say you~~ have to do homework before playing, but making contact with your intended home can help hit the ground running.		The current factions are available to all players. Every faction has a website and/or social media presence where players can learn more about them and develop group and character ideas before turning up. You don’t have to do homework before playing, but making contact with your intended home can help you hit the ground running.

	Every faction is home to several '''cultures''' – kingdoms, regions, tribes or noble houses – with their own identity and institutions within the larger faction. Most of the factions foster a certain amount of friendly rivalry between cultures, to generate roleplay.		Every faction is home to several '''cultures''' – kingdoms, regions, tribes or noble houses – with their own identity and institutions within the larger faction. Most of the factions foster a certain amount of friendly rivalry between cultures, to generate roleplay.
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	====Religion====		====Religion====

	Your character might not believe in them, but gods do exist and ~~they~~ ~~can~~ literally walk the earth. Your response to these giants of power and belief is your own. Some characters are loudly pious and devout, some more irreverent; some see the gods as merely very powerful spirits.		Your character might not believe in them, but gods do exist, and some of them literally walk the earth. Your response to these giants of power and belief is your own. Some characters are loudly pious and devout, some more irreverent; some see the gods as merely very powerful spirits.

	Each faction has some sort of official religion, although plenty of groups – and individuals – have their own private faiths.		Each faction has some sort of official religion, although plenty of groups – and individuals – have their own private faiths.

David.moore: /* Concept */

2025-01-02T21:48:58Z

Concept

David.moore: /* Appearance */

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Appearance

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	Make-up can represent your character’s past as well as their heritage, of course: it’s a dangerous world, and some players incorporate scars, burns, plague spots, tattoos and other markers of a full life into their make-up.		Make-up can represent your character’s past as well as their heritage, of course: it’s a dangerous world, and some players incorporate scars, burns, plague spots, tattoos and other markers of a full life into their make-up.

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			\| '''Can I Play An Elf?'''

	There are no “races” in the world of the '''''Renewal''''' campaign: only the immortal fae who once ruled the world, and the mortals who have ultimately supplanted them. And now that the fae are all but gone, destroyed in the recent war, mortals are all that remain.		There are no “races” in the world of the '''''Renewal''''' campaign: only the immortal fae who once ruled the world, and the mortals who have ultimately supplanted them. And now that the fae are all but gone, destroyed in the recent war, mortals are all that remain.
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	How you look, and what you call yourself, is up to you – but it doesn’t put you into a neat box, and it has no mechanical effect in the game.		How you look, and what you call yourself, is up to you – but it doesn’t put you into a neat box, and it has no mechanical effect in the game.
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	==Starting Equipment==		==Starting Equipment==

David.moore: /* Skills */

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Skills

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	Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use.		Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use.

	You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to ~~change your mind (see~~ [[Character Creation#Changing Your Mind\|~~''Changing~~ ~~Your~~ ~~Mind''~~]]).		You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to [[Character Creation#Changing Your Mind\|change your mind]].

	==Background==		==Background==

David.moore: /* Faction and Culture */

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Faction and Culture

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	====Faction and Culture====		====Faction and Culture====

	The most important part of a character’s background is where they’re from: ~~their~~ [[The Factions\|'''faction''']] is both the land your character calls home – although not necessarily where they were born – and the camp you’ll be based in at events. A faction is something like a nation, with political institutions, shared religions and a shared identity. Most factions are loosely based on historical real-world cultures, albeit with a fantasy twist.		The most important part of a character’s background is where they’re from: your [[The Factions\|'''faction''']] is both the land your character calls home – although not necessarily where they were born – and the camp you’ll be based in at events. A faction is something like a nation, with political institutions, shared religions and a shared identity. Most factions are loosely based on historical real-world cultures, albeit with a fantasy twist.

	The current factions are available to all players. Every faction has a website and/or social media presence where players can learn more about them and develop group and character ideas before turning up. Which isn’t to say you have to do homework before playing, but making contact with your intended home can help hit the ground running.		The current factions are available to all players. Every faction has a website and/or social media presence where players can learn more about them and develop group and character ideas before turning up. Which isn’t to say you have to do homework before playing, but making contact with your intended home can help hit the ground running.

David.moore: /* Skills */

2024-09-13T22:55:59Z

Skills

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	Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use.		Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use.

	You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to change your mind (see [[Character ~~Progression~~#Changing Your Mind\|''Changing Your Mind'']]).		You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to change your mind (see [[Character Creation#Changing Your Mind\|''Changing Your Mind'']]).

	==Background==		==Background==

David.moore: /* Skills */

2024-09-13T22:55:36Z

Skills

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	====Skills====		====Skills====

	Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use ~~as [[Character Progression#Experience\|experience]]~~.		Your character starts with '''20 experience points''' to spend on [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] and [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. You don’t have to spend all your points up front; unspent points may be held back for later use.

	You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to change your mind (see [[Character Progression#Changing Your Mind\|''Changing Your Mind'']]).		You may find, after an event or two with a new character, that the skills you’ve chosen don’t seem to fit. No worries - you have until the end of the your second event to change your mind (see [[Character Progression#Changing Your Mind\|''Changing Your Mind'']]).

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	==Starting Equipment==		==Starting Equipment==

	Your character starts with whatever equipment they need for the skills they’ve chosen – all you have to do is bring some sort of props to represent them, known as physical representations (or phys reps). Props are available to buy from vendors on site at all main Curious Pastimes events, or can be sourced online or from charity shops; it may be possible, at first, to borrow items from faction commands or other players.		Your character starts with whatever equipment they need for the skills they’ve chosen – all you have to do is bring some sort of props to represent them, known as '''physical representations''' (or '''phys reps'''). Props are available to buy from vendors on site at all main Curious Pastimes events, or can be sourced online or from charity shops; it may be possible, at first, to borrow items from faction commands or other players.

	Starting equipment should include:		Starting equipment should include:

	:*'''Weapons:''' You’ll need weapons to fight! [[LARP Weapons\|LARP weapons]] must be constructed within strict guidelines, and are subject to rules regarding [[Combat#Dangerous Play\|safe and appropriate use]].		:* '''Weapons:''' You’ll need weapons to fight! [[LARP Weapons\|LARP weapons]] must be constructed within strict guidelines, and are subject to rules regarding [[Combat#Dangerous Play\|safe and appropriate use]].
	:*'''Armour:''' Any armour your character is wearing must be represented in your costume. Armour doesn’t have to be “real,” but should look the part.		:* '''Armour:''' Any armour your character is wearing must be represented in your costume. Armour doesn’t have to be “real,” but should look the part.
	:*'''Workspace:''' Creator skills all require some sort of workspace: a [[Crafting#Workshops\|crafter’s workshop]], a [[Surgery#Surgeon's Beds\|surgeon’s bed]], an [[Alchemy#Laboratories\|alchemist’s laboratory]].		:* '''Workspace:''' Creator skills all require some sort of workspace, such as a [[Crafting#Workshops\|crafter’s workshop]], a [[Surgery#Surgeon's Beds\|surgeon’s bed]] or an [[Alchemy#Laboratories\|alchemist’s laboratory]].
	:*'''Tools:''' Various skills require tools for some or all of their functions, such as lockpicks, blacksmith’s tools or a surgeon’s blades and bandages.		:* '''Tools:''' Various skills require tools for some or all of their functions, such as lockpicks, blacksmith’s tools or a surgeon’s blades and bandages.

	Check skill descriptions for what props you will need for your character.		Check skill descriptions for what props you will need for your character.
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	Your character may acquire special items in play with specific game effects, including:		Your character may acquire special items in play with specific game effects, including:

	:*[[Equipment and Resources#Equipment Quality\|Higher-quality]] or [[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|enchanted]] equipment		:* [[Equipment and Resources#Equipment Quality\|Higher-quality]] or [[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|enchanted]] equipment
	:*[[Alchemy Recipes\|Potions or poisons]], or [[Invocation\|magical scrolls and trinkets]]		:* [[Alchemy Recipes\|Potions or poisons]], or [[Invocation\|magical scrolls and trinkets]]
	:*[[Crafting#Crafting Materials\|Crafting materials]] such as wood or metal, or [[Alchemy#Alchemy Ingredients\|alchemical ingredients]] such as herbs and venoms		:* [[Crafting#Crafting Materials\|Crafting materials]] such as wood or metal, or [[Alchemy#Alchemy Ingredients\|alchemical ingredients]] such as herbs and venoms
	:*Consumables such as [[Surgery Procedures#Surgeon's Bandages\|bandages]] and [[Crafting Designs#Armour Staples\|armour staples]]		:* Consumables such as [[Surgery Procedures#Surgeon's Bandages\|bandages]] and [[Crafting Designs#Armour Staples\|armour staples]]
	:*Mystical [[Rituals#Ether Stones\|ether stones]]		:* Mystical [[Rituals#Ether Stones\|ether stones]]

	All such items and materials will be issued with [[Equipment and Resources#Item Tracking\|item cards]] to record their existence and confirm any relevant effects.		All such items and materials will be issued with [[Equipment and Resources#Item Tracking\|item cards]] to record their existence and confirm any relevant effects.

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	You can play any kind of character you want, as long as it fits into the world of '''''Renewal'''''. Every character in the game can be a hero, and you will walk among a host of those who live, fight and die together.		You can play any kind of character you want, as long as it fits into the world of '''''Renewal'''''. Every character in the game can be a hero, and you will walk among a host of those who live, fight and die together.

	In game terms, your character is ~~chiefly~~ defined by their [[Character Creation#Skills\|skills]], which ~~determine~~ what they’re ''trained'' to do, but it can help to start with a sense of who they ''are''. We call this a character’s '''concept''': they could be a haughty duellist, for example, or a studious wizard, or glamorous courtier. You don’t have to start with a concept – feel free to jump ahead to [[#Archetypes\|the next section]] – but it can help to inspire you and to shape your choices.		In game terms, your character is defined by their [[Character Creation#Skills\|'''skills''']], which is what they’re ''trained'' to do, but it can help to start with a sense of who they ''are''. We call this a character’s '''concept''': they could be a haughty duellist, for example, or a studious wizard, or glamorous courtier. You don’t have to start with a concept – feel free to jump ahead to [[#Archetypes\|the next section]] – but it can help to inspire you and to shape your choices.

	A concept is usually broad and simple, expressed in a few words. Players approach it in ~~a variety of~~ different ways.		A concept is usually broad and simple, expressed in a few words. Players approach it in many different ways.

	:*'''Skills:''' Most players, inevitably, base their concept on the [[Character Creation#Skills\|skills]] they want to pick: a pike-wielding soldier, a potion-stained alchemist, a master of the ritual circle, a skilled tracker, a body-hacking surgeon.		:*'''Skills:''' Most players, inevitably, base their concept on the [[Character Creation#Skills\|skills]] they want to pick: a pike-wielding soldier, a potion-stained alchemist, a master of the ritual circle, a skilled tracker, a body-hacking surgeon.
	:*'''Role:''' Many players start from where they’ll fit in their group or [[The Factions\|faction]]: a wealthy merchant, a ~~courtly~~ ~~chatelaine~~, a devoted civil servant, a priest to a flock – or even a hardened criminal.		:*'''Role:''' Many players start from where they’ll fit in their group or [[The Factions\|faction]]: a wealthy merchant, a noble courtier, a devoted civil servant, a priest to a flock – or even a hardened criminal.
	:*'''Motivation:''' For a lot of players, of course, it’s all about what ''drives'' their character: a power-hungry ~~noble~~, a knight trying to rediscover their holy zeal, a perfectionist blacksmith, a rogue dedicated to chaos.		:*'''Motivation:''' For a lot of players, of course, it’s all about what ''drives'' their character: a power-hungry lord, a knight trying to rediscover their holy zeal, a perfectionist blacksmith, a rogue dedicated to chaos.

	There isn’t any one right way to come up with a character concept: you could take inspiration from a favourite book or historical figure, or start with your backstory and work forward – or even start with a costume. Whatever fires your imagination!		There isn’t any one right way to come up with a character concept: you could take inspiration from a favourite book or historical figure, or start with your backstory and work forward – or even start with a costume. Whatever fires your imagination!
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	:*'''[[Creator]]:''' Whether weavers or alchemists, blacksmiths or surgeons, tattooists or jewellers, creators are artists who make, repair and alter lasting things.		:*'''[[Creator]]:''' Whether weavers or alchemists, blacksmiths or surgeons, tattooists or jewellers, creators are artists who make, repair and alter lasting things.
	:*'''[[Magician]]:''' Spellcasters, enchanters, summoners and necromancers, ritualists and oracles – magicians are scholars who channel magic and work miracles.		:*'''[[Magician]]:''' Spellcasters, enchanters, summoners and necromancers, ritualists and oracles – magicians are scholars who channel magic and work miracles.
	:*'''[[Scout]]:''' From burglars and assassins to sappers and siege engineers, to trackers and hunters, to merchants and diplomats, scouts rely on wits, skills and guile to survive.		:*'''[[Scout]]:''' From burglars and assassins to sappers and siege engineers, to trackers and hunters or merchants and diplomats, scouts rely on wits, skills and guile to survive.
	:*'''[[Warrior]]:''' Thugs and berserkers, duellists and tacticians, monster hunters and warleaders alike, warriors master all the arts and modes of warfare.		:*'''[[Warrior]]:''' Thugs and berserkers, duellists and tacticians, monster hunters and warleaders alike, warriors master all the arts and modes of warfare.

	The four archetypes are described in more detail in their respective chapters, along with the more advanced archetype skills associated with them, some advice for character creation, some example characters, and some common '''study paths''' for progression via ~~[[Research\|~~research~~]] and [[Training\|training]]~~.		The four archetypes are described in more detail in their respective chapters, along with the more advanced archetype skills associated with them, some advice for character creation, some example characters, and some common '''[[Research#Study Paths\|study paths]]''' for progression via research.

	You can choose your archetype at character creation, but you don’t have to – you can get a feel for your character before choosing a path. You must, however, choose one before learning any [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype skills]].		You can choose your archetype at character creation, but you don’t have to – you can get a feel for your character before choosing a path. You must, however, choose one before learning any [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype skills]].