{"id":954,"date":"2020-04-17T16:56:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T21:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dreadful.missiledine.com\/?page_id=954"},"modified":"2022-10-23T22:41:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T03:41:41","slug":"mystic-skill-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreadful.missiledine.com\/index.php\/mystic-skill-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Mystic Skill List"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are Skills that are SPECIFIC to Mysticss and\/or Skills that the Mystic BEGINS with as part of his character creation.<\/p>\n

These are IN ADDITION TO Basic Skills<\/a> that all characters start with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Available Weapon Proficiencies for Mysticss
\n<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Firearms: Pistol<\/td>\nLight Club\/Baton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firearms: Long gun<\/td>\nStaff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Swordsmanship<\/td>\nCrossbow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fencing<\/td>\nArchery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knife<\/td>\nBrawling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knife Throwing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Weapon Proficiency
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Class<\/strong><\/td>\nInitial Number<\/strong><\/td>\nNon-Proficient Penalty<\/strong><\/td>\nAdded Weapon Proficiency Per Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mystic<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n1\/4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MYSTIC STARTING SKILL<\/b> LIST<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Skill<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/td>\n		Relevant Ability
\n<\/b><\/td>\n		Notes & Modifier Check<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading and Writing*<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nMandatory for Mystics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nEssential skill for gathering research materials to enhance understanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ritual<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nKnowledge of the symbolism, actions and trappings of HOW to perform the various (non Mystic) rituals of the Faith.\u00a0 Burial service, marriages, baptisms, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Speaking<\/td>\nCharisma<\/td>\nSkill of being comfortable at public speaking, specifically in this case, delivering Sermons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge,\u00a0 Theology<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nThis represents the History of the Mystic’s personal Faith.\u00a0 Knowing the names and histories of real and purported Mystics, Saints, Prophets, Philosophers, Popes, etc of the past. The existence and names of books and tomes on the Faith’s core subjects, recognizing various symbols, icons, etc. This is a prerequisite for Advanced Theology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meditatation<\/td>\nWisdom<\/td>\nA successful skill roll in Meditation will make it possible for an Mystic to concentrate on studying, praying and preparing spells for the next day, even in an otherwise distracting environment (Noisy tavern, pitching ship, clattering train car… It will not assist if the Mystic is actually interrupted, struck, etc. A failed roll may be rerolled 20 minutes later. But three failures in a row will mean that the Mystic has to give up for at least an hour before trying again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nIn addition to their native language (or English) Mystics speak, and read and write, the language associated with their Faith.\u00a0 Latin for Catholic and Protestant Mystics.\u00a0 Hebrew for Jewish.\u00a0 Arabic for Islamic.\u00a0 Greek (or Russian) for Orthodox and so on. This language is used in Orisons, ‘spells’ Rituals and is used im many (but not all) religious texts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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These Optional Skills (below) can be learned by a Mystic<\/p>\n

OPTIONAL MYSTIC<\/b> <\/b>SKILL<\/b> LIST<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Skill<\/b><\/td>\nRelevant Ability<\/b><\/td>\nNotes & Modifier Check<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Knowledge, Advanced Theology<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nIncludes knowledge of Other Faiths and their tenets, beliefs and symbols, etc. Heresies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge, Forbidden Lore<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nThis includes information about Cults, Witchcraft, Demons, various monstrous beings and creatures,\u00a0 legends, rumors. (Not always 100% accurate!) Must know Advanced Theology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge, Runes<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nThere are several Runic languages and each one is a unique skill. Examples include; Anglo-Saxon runes, Elder Futhark, futhork or Medieval Runes, Ogham, etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages, Ancient<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nEach Ancient Language is a Unique skill. Ancient Greek, Latin, Arabic, Aramaic, Hebrew and Egyptian are the ‘basic’ ancient languages in researching magic. There are more obscure ones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages, Modern<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nModern Greek, German, French, etc can be valuable in research as well as when called upon to travel to distant libraries and exotic locations. Each language is a separate skill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mental Resistance<\/td>\nWisdom<\/td>\nSuccessful use of this skill will give the Mystic enhanced Will Power in resisting (Saving) versus Mental attacks such as Hypnotism, Charm, Command, etc for a period of ten minutes per point invested in the skill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mental Focus<\/td>\nWisdom<\/td>\nSuccessful use of this skill before attempting any complex Intelligence or Dexterity based skill is the equivalent of ‘Taking 10’ to complete the task.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Herbalism<\/td>\nIntelligence<\/td>\nKnowledge of roots, herbs, leaves, bark, fruits, berries, etc and their uses and preparation and preservation for a variety of Natural Potions, tinctures, salves, ointments. Each of these ‘formulas’ must be learned or discovered, These are primarily medicinal in nature, though some can produce poisons. None of these will produce ‘Fantastic Effects’ (that is Alchemy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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