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Wardbreaker

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Name Wardbreaker
Cost 8 points
Prerequisites Scout Archetype and Device Proficiency
Key Words Archetype / Scout / Once per day
Description The character can, at a cost in resources, perform the rite Invest Wardbreakers Tools, enchanting a set of thief’s or locksmith’s tools as a focus of their will.


Using their invested tools, the character can use their Device Proficiency skill to pick or disable enchanted locks and traps.

In addition, once per day, the character can analyse one of the following:

  • Enchanted lock or trap
  • Item enchanted as a magical trap
  • Magically sealed door or container
  • Portal or ward

This requires about two minutes' close examination (within 5ft/1.5m). At the end of this time, the character learns the following information:

  • Whether it is enchanted
  • What sphere(s) (per Detect Magic)
  • A specific mechanical description of any trap's magical effects, including charges
  • The specific conditions that must be met, if any, in order to open or pass

As with the Analysis rite, this ability does not reveal any information specifically noted as being hidden from detection.

Note that this does not grant the player the ability to open or bypass the target ward or lock without meeting those conditions. Wardbreakers may be able to research this and more dramatic feats.

Progression None


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