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Language, Read/Write
If a character receives formal education in a
language, then they may learn to read and write in
the language provided they are not delimited by their
Intelligence ability. The vast majority of the world
is not literate. Unless a character has been literate
since youth, such as with the Upper Class, they will
have to make a check when reading or writing.
LC: Initially, the LC is 24 after a year with
the language, though it improves by 6 for each year
of study.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the sub-ability Language. Higher results correspond
to better grammar and syntactical accuracy.
Language, Speak
If a character has frequent contact with another
race or sentient species, or through formal
education, they may learn to speak another tongue.
The number of tongues that may be learned is delimited
by the ability of Intelligence. No check needs
to be made in a character’s native language. However,
to be understandable to others and to understand
their speech, a check must be made.
LC: Initially, the LC is 21 after a year with
the language, though it improves by 5 for each year
of study or immersion in that culture.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the sub-ability Language. Higher results correspond
to better fluency.
Locksmithing
There is no great variety of locks; most are
very similar. However, artisans may design locks of
exquisite detail. Provided the equipment is available,
each time a lock is made a Locksmithing skill
check must be made.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the sub-ability Spatial Intelligence. The TH is
60 for a working lock to be produced.
Lock-Picking
Only with proper tools may a character attempt
to pick a lock, and then they have to hope
that they do not have to overcome rust. Locks are
mechanical devices opened by keys that are used to
fasten doors, chests, and lids. Keys, however, are
not small, but large and cumbersome. Just the same,
whenever a character and their lock-picks attempt
to open a lock, a Lock-Picking skill check is made.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from Hand-Eye Coordination. Consult the table
below:
TH
Result
< 9 A lockpicking tool just broke
9-19
The character cannot pick the lock
20-21
The lock is picked after 3d6 minutes
22-23
The lock is picked after 2d6 minutes
24-25
The lock is picked after 1d6 minutes
26-29
The lock is picked after 1d20 seconds
> 29 The lock is picked in 1d4 seconds
Chapter 8: Skills
Law
Most societies utilize laws or universal rules
for citizens. The laws are reinforced by the government
or those who are in power. Since laws vary
from society to society, whenever a character makes
a decision based on their knowledge of the law, a
check must be made.
Check: Roll 3d10 and apply the modifier
from the Intelligence ability. Higher results correspond
to more knowledge about the law.
Listening
See the Sound skill.
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