The World of Torr employs a few Special Skills which are not
part of the normal game. These skills are learned and increased by talking
with an appropriate trainer and then using your players handbook to increase
your skills further, much like the way tradeskills are learned. These skills
are used in special circumstances (hence the name) and are described in
detail below.
Ritual Magic
This skill is used when performing magic rituals of any kind. Ritual Magic
allows the casting of powerful and often world-shaking magic spells. Performing
ritual magic involves using a ritual magic robe on the ground to create a
ritual circle, then using a ritual book for the effect you desire on yourself or
whoever you wish to be the target of the rituals effects as long as they are
standing near the circle. Every Ritual
has a difficulty modifier (usually a negative number) which will be added
against your skill bonus. When performing rituals however, other players who
are proficient in Ritual magic can become a part of the ritual and will add
half of their skill bonus to the skill bonus of the ritual leader. The more
powerful ritual magic spells are incredibly difficult to cast and usually
takes several players with high skills working in concert to succeed at them.
Siegecraft
This skill represent a players ability to engineer and operate a Siege
engine for effectively (Catapult, Ballista, Battering Ram) Siegecraft
is used primarily for the construction of these engines but it does also
provide a slight additional bonus to the damage and/or accuracy when
operating one.
Leadership
Leadership is a mix of command ability and military organization. Whenever
you are in command of an army and you are in combat, your leadership skill
will be checked whenever you take a casualty to your force. Successful rolls
will keep your army from breaking up and retreating and great successes can
offer morale bonuses to your forces. The difficulty of the roll is increased
with the amount of soldiers under your control. Large armies become unwieldy
to the inexperienced leader.
Faith
This measures your devotion to whatever gods you pray to. Similar to what
Clerics do. This skill is used
when praying at temples and shrines. It can offer bonuses for long periods
of time, divine gifts or even quests if you achieve high successes. Faith
skill is also used upon your death. If successful, you may be miraculously
revived. On great success you may receive divine intervention in the form of
summoned help or large ability bonuses for a short period of time.
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