Dramatis Personae
Player Characters
Demons
(These can be players' notes, but only the GM knows all the details.)
Non-Player Characters
- Voivode - the so-called "Wolf of the Sea"
Ability Descriptors
The details about your character, which describes how he or she does what he does. Note that if you have a score of 5 or higher you are allowed, but not required, to select two descriptions.
Stamina
- Savage Raised - you grew up among barbarians
- Trained Soldier - you received formal instruction in fighting, may be a veteran
- Big and Vigorous
- Just Healthy - nothing special (implies Stamina around 2-3)
- Arcane Regimen - breathing exercises, special diet, exotic exercises, or martial arts
- Unnatural Means - drink blood of albino pigs, chant backwards in front of unholy altar, weird drugs, etc.
Will
- Brush with the Unknown - you had a strange experience; nothing has been the same since
- Elitist - you are better than other people
- Zest for Life - if it feels good, do it
- Angry
- Vow - you want something (revenge, status, whatever) and are going to get it
- Leader of Men - charismatic and ambitious
- Lover - your passionate devotion to someone gives you inner strength
Lore
- Changeling (Lore 2+) - You were raised by Old Ones, Demons, or some other sorcerous group
- Half-Breed (Lore 2+) - A parent is an Old One, demon, or undead.
- Inhuman (Lore 3+) - You are part of a dwindling group of an ancient race (in this case, the Atlanteans)
- Adept (Lore 5+) - An expert sorcerer
- Apprentice (Lore 2+) - Going to be an adept someday!
- Naive (Lore 1-2) - You have no "official" sorcerous training, and might not know what's going on
Rule Tweaks
For the ambitious player who wants to powergame at the risk of their soul, please see Sword And Sorcery Rule Tweaks.
Other Descriptors
The Ability Descriptors above are intended as a fixed menu. The choices for Past, Price and Telltale, however, are merely suggestions.
Past
Past is your skill set and/or job
- Immortal - you've lived a very long time
- Civilized - pick a colorful title or description
- Barbarian - pick a colorful tribal role or description
- Outlaw
Price
Price should reflect an area of endeavor that you're not very good at. Possibilities:
- Uncivilized - you're not concerned with local customs
- Unlucky in Love
- Idealistic or Gullible
- Bad Reputation - usually based on a specific event
- Demonic Feature - either an actual physical trait, or a Need just like a demon. Good choice for Half-Breeds.
- The Chill - a second Price for those who have capped Humanity
Telltale
A personal attribute that suggests you are not like other men. Other sorcerers might recognize your telltale as a sign of your occult power/potential.
