Rule Book - Fables of Fenorra

skills. Some of these are usable constantly (such as
your skill in a specific weapon) and some are usable
only once a day (like the ability to cast a spell). In
order to learn more skills, you will have to gain
experience. Just for attending an event, you will
receive a base amount of experience. You can then
double that by turning in game money that your
character has earned, stolen, or found. These
Experience Points (XP) are then transferred into
Build Points (BP). Build Points are what you use to
“build” your character and buy new skills. The rate of
XP needed to turn into BP changes as you get more
powerful and gain levels. The higher level your
character, the more Body Points you will have. You
will also get Armor Points based on what type of
armor you are wearing.
Your character also has a specific class which
determines how much BP has to be spent for each
skill. This way, you can choose to be a specialist or
jack of-all-trades. Your character also is of a specific
race, such as human, elf, or dwarf. Each race has its
advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes you will
get into battles. When swinging a weapon, you will
call out the amount of damage your weapon will do.
A standard long sword does 2 points of damage.
When you get hit, you will subtract your Armor
Points and your Body Points until you are at zero or
below. Your opponent will do the same. Spells may
be cast during battles, and they can affect the battle in
many ways. You need to know the spells in order to
get the most out of your NERO experience. Spells are
represented by small beanbags filled with birdseed.
You must say the special words associated with the
spell and hit your target with the beanbag for the
spell to work.
Roleplaying
Roleplaying requires you to create a new persona.
You should try to think, feel, move and act like your
character. (Keep in mind as you read this that you are
the player; the persona you adopt is the character.)
It is up to you to decide what your character will say
and how your character will act. Imagine yourself
actually being the character you have created, and act
as your character would. NERO is a fantasy
roleplaying game, based in a pseudo-medieval era.
Your character is living in a world with swords,
sorcery, monsters, and magic; act accordingly. You
may design a character that is like yourself or you
can be someone totally unlike yourself, and develop a
new perspective on the world. You can create a
character that does things you would like to do, but
can never work up the nerve to try. You can be a
fierce warrior, a sneaky thief, or a crafty mage.
Many people are more comfortable creating a
character that is mostly like themselves. Others prefer
to play a persona completely opposite. You can do
whatever you want (within the rules, of course).
Please remember to be considerate of the other
players. Abusing other characters could be going too
far, even if it makes sense for your character concept.
Remember that even if an action is “in character” you
bear full responsibility for the effects it has on the
other players. After all, you created your character in
the first place. Be sure to read “The NERO Code of
Conduct” for more guidelines.
This concept also applies to such things as character
insanity or blind rages. A character cannot use
insanity (temporary or otherwise) as an excuse for
crimes. If you feel that your character would snap for
some reason, feel free to do so; however, you must be
willing to have your character face the consequences.
The atmosphere of our game depends on the players
staying in character. This means talking and thinking
only as your character would. Try to use archaic
mannerisms in your speech and avoid discussions of
modern day events and topics. If your character
cannot read, then do not read anything. If your
character has never seen the local nobility, then you
shouldn’t recognize them. Do what your character
would do. With everyone doing their best to support
the atmosphere, you will be surprised at how easy it
becomes to stay in your character persona with just a
bit of initial effort.
Costumes
A costume is an easy way to help you establish the
personality of your character and to stay “in
character.” Once you look the part, it doesn’t take
much to become the part. You can create a simple
costume for very little money, and can slowly add to
it until you have a costume of which you can be
proud. Your costume need not be elaborate. A simple
tabard or tunic with a pair of pants (even sweatpants)
or a long skirt will be enough to help you play the
role. A long shirt belted around the waist works fine.
The selection of costume pieces also helps you to
define your character’s likes and dislikes. Your
costume should be practical as well as adding to the
atmosphere. Make sure you can wear it for long
periods in the outdoors. If you plan on doing a lot of
fighting and running around in the woods, you
probably shouldn’t wear a silk shirt.
Washable fabrics are best as your costume will see
some heavy use. Try to avoid any obvious
anachronisms such as zippers, velcro, jeans, baseball
caps, printed t-shirts, watches, and sneakers.
Eyeglasses are all right (and have in fact been around
since the 13th century). You must make at least an
attempt at a costume. If other players see you
walking around dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, wearing
a baseball cap and carrying a sword, they will
probably assume you are not in-game and will ignore
you. Marshals will warn you and tell you that you are
not in-game. Worse yet, you are likely to be arrested
for indecent exposure and dragged before the
magistrate!
Please avoid the use of crosses, pentagrams, and
other similar recognized religious symbols. NERO
tries not to insult anyone’s religious beliefs and we
do not wish to do so accidentally. Personal religious
symbols are acceptable, but should not be displayed.
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