fatal

Riding
Most characters are able to ride, just as they
are able to walk. Anything beyond mere riding, however,
necessitates a Riding skill check. For example,
attempting to attack a foe while riding.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the Agility ability.
TH Result
< 14
Unable
to
remain
on
horseback
while
attacki
ng
14-15
Able
to
remain
on
horseback
while
attacki
ng
> 16
Able
to
successfull
y jump
the
horse
and
remain
on
horseback
Ritual, Complex
Rituals that require long durations and great
precision are Complex Rituals. In spellcasting, spells
of 6 th -10 th levels have complex rituals that may take
from 30 minutes to 1 week to perform.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the average of
the modifiers from Intelligence and Hand-Eye Coordination.
Higher rolls correspond to rituals performed
with greater precision.
Ropemaking
A rope or thread is a collection of fibers
that have been wound lengthwise. Whenever rope
or thread is to be wound, a Ropemaking skill check
must be made.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the Common Sense sub-ability. Higher results
correspond with rope of higher quality.
Rope Use
Rope may be used in many ways, such as for
climbing, binding prisoners, drawing and quartering
criminals, and in any occasion when a sturdy or appropriate
knot is necessary.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the sub-ability Hand-Eye Coordination. Consult
the Aedile concerning the difficulty of the action
chosen.
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Saddlemaking
A saddle is a utility for a character who rides
horses. The saddle lies between the rider and the
horse. Knackers make saddles and harnesses. Whenever
a saddle is to be constructed, a Saddlemaking
skill check must be made.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the Common Sense sub-ability. Higher results
correspond with saddles of higher quality.
Sailing
The proficiency of a mariner in directing a
vessel as desired by manipulating sails is Sailing. Sailing
entails familiarity with the stars, tides, winds, currents,
and seagoing vessels. The Sailing skill is unnecessary
for small river craft. Any time a seagoing
vessel is sailed, the decision-making sailor needs to
make a Sailing skill check.
LC: The initial LC is 13, though it improves
by 1 with each voyage.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the average of
the modifier of Intelligence and the modifier for
Vision. Many variables may influence sailing, such
as the direction and speed of the winds and currents,
storms, etc. The adjusted result of the skill
check equals the percentage of Wind Potential that
may be used (see Chap. 18: Warfare).
Additionally, a Sailing skill check is necessary
when a vessel with a ram attempts to ram another
vessel. For ramming, divide the feet per round
of movement of the attacking vessel by 3, and add
to the check. Additionally, a deceres gains + 1d12,
septireme + 1d10, quinquereme + 1d8, and a trireme
+ 1d6. Consult the table below:
TH Result Chance
Ram
Breaks
< 14
Miss -
14-151 d20
IP
1%
161 d100
IP
2%
172 d100
IP
3%
18-195 d100
IP
4%
207 d100
IP
5%
21-231 d1000
IP
6%
24-292 d1000
IP
7%
> 29
5 d1000
IP
8%
Chapter 8: Skills