Magical Girl CYOA Supplementary Combat System v1.7 Order & Chaos, Friend & Foe PDF For use with QuasarBlack’s MGCYOA v1.5.1 and the SCS v1.7 Created by DarkSunDuelist, with help from a number of IRC and Discord regulars, anons on /tg/ and /a/, and a couple of IRL people.

This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the MGCYOA SCS v1.5.1 PDF. If you don’t have that, then the contents of this PDF will likely make little sense. Make sure you have an applicable character in the SCS before continuing.

In this expansion, you will find the following:

 Info on adapting Patrons for SCS play.  New mechanical dynamics for players with one or more Patrons.  An introduction to the Corruption, Stability, Sync Rate, and Rapport mechanics.  Features that allow you to create and customize Monster Girls and Dark Magical Girls using the Black Coin.  Features that allow you to create and customize natural Monster Girls.  An introduction to the Fusion mechanic for unmodified magical girls.  A bestiary of monsters and enemies for quest use, as well as their (suggested) associated rewards. Mechanics and Narrative

While the SCS does not intend to dictate the narrative aspects of a player’s character, some of the customization options present within this document can serve to influence or outright define characteristics such as body, mind, or attitude. Generally, these are to be considered guidelines provided the mechanical aspect is fulfilled correctly.

The mechanics in this PDF are meant to be used in conjunction with the features within the Patron Expansion to the CYOA v1.5.1. In the case of a conflict between this PDF and that one, assume that the SCS mechanics listed in this PDF are correct within the context of combat, and that the Patron Expansion is correct in all narrative matters.

Patrons

Patrons are an outside force that guides and/or empowers magical girls to perform tasks. From the loner skating the Overcity streets for her Puchuu’s favorite candy, to the devout Beacon girl purging monsters from the world, each girl’s Patron serves and is served differently.

Generally, Patrons will act in a “hands-off” manner, refusing to directly intervene in a quest, mission, or other task. Instead, they serve to direct the girls they are charged with in the direction of places of interest.

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Rapport

The relationship with a Patron is an important one. Build up trust and the Patron will generally be more helpful. Screw up and the Patron will lose interest in you and your well-being. The relationship between Patron and Magical Girl is represented with the Rapport stat.

Rapport is a percentage value that indicates the level of trust you and your Patron have for each other. By default, a Patron’s Rapport starts at 30%, but this can be increased and decreased through performing tasks related to your Patron’s agenda, as well as roleplaying. Rapport cannot be increased above 100% and cannot be lower than 0%. Patron Scan

During combat, a character can use the Inherent (Speed) ability Patron Scan by using 2 Movement Steps. Patron Scan allows a character to receive info about a Target from their Patron.1 The quality of this info will vary based on the Patron and your Rapport with that Patron, as well as the type of foe being scanned.

TIP: If you question the validity of the info you receive, you can request an ally under a different Patron to use their own Patron Scan, and compare notes in-character. This allows you to figure out what’s bogus and what’s likely true. However, keep in mind that their info might also be incorrect in places.

The Puchuu Patron Scan Rapport

The Puchuu rarely give any and all info that they In general, Puchuu want magical girls to go forth should. When you use a Puchuu Patron Scan, roll and defeat Monsters and Monster Girls. They 1d4. You receive info on the Target based on the don’t particularly care about much else beyond result(s) of the roll(s). For every 25% Rapport you that, although they may have secondary agendas have with Puchuu, roll an additional 1d4. If you involving other Puchuu, magical girls, or even roll a duplicate value, that roll is considered monsters themselves. useless. Defeat a Monster +1 Rapport Roll Info Defeat a Monster Girl +1d8 Rapport 1 Foe Tactics Defeat a Dark Magical Girl +1d4 Rapport 2 Elemental Affinities Flee or get KO’d in combat -1d6 Rapport 3 Status (rough info on HP, Stats, Ect) 4 Abilities of Foe

1 If you’re in Moderated play, your GM should handle giving out the Scan info. If you’re in an unmoderated quest, the designer of the Quest should give this info out.

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Puchuu-Exclusive Benefits:

 Emergency Reinforcements – (RP-Based) – This ability has no real direct influence on combat. From a narrative perspective, your Patron may send fellow Magical Girls to Intrude.  Job Satisfaction – (Trigger) – Each time you defeat a Monster in combat, immediately restore 5 HP. Each time you defeat a Dark Magical Girl or Monster Girl in combat, immediately restore 10 HP. If your Stability is less than 100% when this ability activates, you also recover 4% Stability.  Well-Connected – (RP-Based) – This ability has no effect in combat.  Concerned – (Trigger) – OpE. At the start of your turn, The Puchuu will warn you if an enemy is likely to kill you or any other ally before your next turn. Any other data, including the “How, Who, and What” of the situation is not required to be given.  Chatty – (Passive) – Puchuu Patron Scan has a 40% chance to provide additional trivia on the Target, which may or may not include info on how to take it out easier. Puchuu-Exclusive Drawbacks:

 Expendable – (RP-based) – This ability has no effect in combat.  Cagey – (Permanent) – Puchuu Patron Scan NEVER provides all of the information. When using Puchuu Patron Scan, roll 1d4. That piece of info is ALWAYS missing for the duration of this combat.  Hostile – (Permanent) – Puchuu Patron Scan will NEVER provide entirely-accurate information. When using Puchuu Patron Scan, roll 1d4. That piece of info is either left out or incorrect data is given.2  Isolated – (Permanent) - Puchuu Patron Scan NEVER provides all of the information. When using Puchuu Patron Scan, roll 1d4. That piece of info is missing for the duration of this combat.  Distracted – (RP-Based) - This ability has no effect in combat.

Lesser Forces Patron Scan Rapport

Lesser Forces tend to be well-informed regarding Rapport for Lesser Forces is on a case-by-case their rivals and relatives. A draconic Patron will basis. Different Lesser Forces want different likely be able to give good, detailed info on other things. A draconic Patron may want you to seek dragons, and a Wizard Patron will likely have a additions to its hoard, while a wizard may seek a lot of nice info on various spellcasting schools. lover or some dusty spellbook its never read. However, Lesser Forces have a limited scope, Lesser Forces tend to be less concerned with the and will likely be poorly-informed or outright grand scheme of things and more concerned ignorant of things outside of their areas of with their own objectives, so monsters may not expertise and interest. even be on their radar as anything more than a nuisance.

2 If you’re playing in a Moderated game, your GM should roll this secretly and give the appropriate information.

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Lesser Force-exclusive Benefits:

 Focused – (Boost) - When you cast variable-cost spells, you can consider X as 1 higher than the cost paid (this effect can’t ignore “Max” effects). Additionally, if you would spend 2 or more Stat Point(s) on a non-Variable spell cost, you can pay 1 less of one stat (min 1 of each required stat). This ability has no effect on spells that have a cost with the “All” descriptor, nor spells that only cost 1 point of one or more stats individually, Generic spells, or Chaos spells.  Subtle – (Passive) – If the Target of one of your Specialization Spells has not targeted you nor been targeted by you in this encounter, they cannot use Reactive abilities in response to that spell or any of its effects.  Hidden Death – (RP-Based) – This ability has no effect in combat.  Payment – (Passive; RP-Based) – Quests assigned by your Patron will have additional, non-coin rewards on top of the Rapport and/or Coin reward(s). The exact nature of the reward is to be determined in-character with the Patron.  Mental Link – (Passive) – LF Patron Scan can always be used, even if you would otherwise be unable to use Patron Scan. Additionally, the Patron will routinely update you and your allies on missions. Lesser Force-exclusive Drawbacks:

 Limited – (RP-Based) – This ability has no effect in combat.  Alien Mind – (Permanent) – LF Patron Scan may have incomprehensible or indecipherable responses for Tactics, Status, Affinities, and/or Abilities. Additionally, Quests and Missions assigned by the Patron may have unusual and/or non-indicative failure conditions.  Alien Tongue – (Permanent) – LF Patron Scan will provide incredibly basic info on Status. Tactics, Abilities, and Affinity will range from “difficult to decipher” to “completely incomprehensible”.  Rival Force – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct effect in combat.  Formless – (Permanent) – LF Patron Scan only provides 1 basic piece of information, usually delivered in advance via a note, messenger, or some other basic communication method. If you have “Mental Link”, LF Patron Scan works normally.

Deities

Patron Scan the value is less than or equal to your Rapport, you receive the full info available. Otherwise, Patron Scan will succeed or fail based on the you receive no info. Rapport of the user, on an All-or-Nothing basis. If the Deity dislikes your performance, you don’t Rapport get any assistance or information. If they’re Rapport for Deities, like Lesser Forces, is on a currently satisfied with your progress, you get case-by-case basis. Doing things within the the full information they have on hand. Keep in deity’s expectations (either success or failure) is mind that certain Deities may or may not have generally a modifier of +/- 1d6 Rapport, while an info on certain types of creature due to their exceptionally good or bad performance will domains. When you attempt to Patron Scan, roll generally be a modifier of +/- 1d20 Rapport. 1d100 and compare the value to your Rapport. If

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Deity-exclusive Benefits:

 Divine Competence – (RP-Based/Passive) – This perk provides no combat benefit on its own. Your GM may rule that the nature of the competence granted gives you a small combat bonus. In general, this bonus should be low, but still noticeable. If you have the “Training” perk, it can stack with this ability’s effect.  Paragon – (Passive) – This ability only provides the stat bonus outlined in the Patron Expansion of the CYOA. It provides no other benefit.  Well-Known – (RP-Based) – Your Patron’s Rapport starts at 50% instead of 30%. You can’t have this ability and “Unknown”.  Clergy – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct influence on combat. This ability may serve to influence your Rapport with your Patron if your GM permits it.  Blessing – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following spells. You can cast that spell both in and out of combat. They are not tied to your weapon. They are considered EX Spells for the purposes of determining Tiers. o Benediction – (Active) – No Cost – Next Round, Target will take their turn immediately before your turn, regardless of Turn Order. o Hymn – (Toggle) – No Cost – While active, you do not receive MS on your turn, but allies restore 1d10 HP at the start of their turn. o Warcry – (Active) – No Cost – Double the Critical Rate of all allies until the start of your next turn. o Blessing – (Active) – No Cost – When you use this ability, select 1 Outfit or Weapon enhancement of a weapon/outfit you currently have equipped. The Target’s Weapon/Outfit gains the effect(s) of that Enhancement until the end of this encounter. You cannot target yourself with this ability. This ability can only be used on each combatant once per encounter. Deity-exclusive Drawbacks:

 Rites – (RP-Based) – This has no direct effect on combat, but may influence your Patron’s Rapport outside of combat.  Arrogance – (Passive) – Penalties to your Patron’s Rapport are increased by 100%. If you have this ability and "Hidebound", they stack additively for a total penalty increase of 200%.  Hidebound – (Passive) – Penalties to your Patron’s Rapport are doubled. If you have this ability and “Arrogance”, they stack additively for a total penalty increase of 200%.  Unknown – (RP-Based) – Your Patron’s Rapport starts at 5% instead of 30%. You can’t have this ability and “Well-Known”.  Trickster – (Passive) – Deity Patron Scan will periodically give information of dubious accuracy. Highly important information (such as an affinity for your best damage attribute, or the ability to ignore physical damages) will generally be truthful, but “less-important” info may be omitted or deceptive, to keep things “Interesting”.

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The Beacon Patron Scan Rapport

The Beacon’s Patron Scan can only return The Beacon is very much only interested in the information on Monsters, Monster Girls, Dark removal of Monster Girls and Dark Magical Girls, Magical Girls, and other members of the Beacon. and wishes to see all forms of Corruption purged It cannot return info on anything else. Beacon from humanity. Better standing is given to those Patron Scan will almost always have accurate that can purify and/or convert girls to their info on Affinities and Tactics, but may be missing cause, however removal via slaying is also information regarding other subjects. considered acceptable within the Beacon.

+1d6 Monster Girl or DMG defeated Rapport +1d8 Monster Girl or DMG purified Rapport Willingly ally with a Monster -1d10 Girl or DMG Rapport

Beacon-exclusive Benefits:

 Perfect Life – (RP-Based) – This ability provides no additional benefits in the SCS beyond the ones listed in the CYOA Patron Doc.  Spark – (Passive) – When an opponent attempts to use an ability on you that provokes a contest and would apply a Condition, increase your side of that contest by 10. Beacon-exclusive Drawbacks:

 Vow – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, choose a Vow from the following list. If at any time in combat you violate the condition(s) of your Vow, you immediately lose 10% Rapport with The Beacon. o Courage – You cannot Flee from combat. o Conviction – When you enter combat, you must defeat the first foe Targeted before you can select a new foe as a Target. o Generosity – If an ally has less HP than you do (and their HP is less than their Maximum), you must spend your turn to heal them, if able. o Chastity – You cannot be struck more than 7 times in a single encounter. o Piety – If a foe with a Corruption stat is present in combat, you must attempt to use a Purification Attack on them each turn, if possible. o Humility – You cannot deal the killing blow on the last foe in combat, unless you are the only remaining combatant on your side of the combat. o Restraint – You cannot use Spells or Powers unless your HP less than 70% of your maximum HP value.  Excommunication – (Passive) – If you are directly responsible for the death of a Beacon girl, you lose 50% Rapport with The Beacon. If at any time your Rapport with The Beacon is 0%, you are removed from The Beacon, lose all of your Patron Benefits, and are marked a traitor.

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Horrors Patron Scan & Rapport Stability

Horrors do not hold Rapport as they don’t Stability is a percentage statistic that refers to particularly care about any sort of relationship the mental state of the character. ALL girls towards you or anyone you associate with. regardless of Patron have a Stability stat that Perform the tasks they ask of you and you get to starts at 100%. When a girl with a Horror Patron stay alive and sane. Don’t, and you don’t. Patron begins combat, they must roll 1d100 and check Scan will return the information that the Horror the value rolled against their Stability. If the has on the subject, but this information may be value rolled is greater than the girl’s Stability garbled, easily misinterpreted, or poorly- stat, then they apply the Horrified condition for constructed. the entirety of that combat. When a girl without a Horror Patron enters combat while her An important note regarding Horror-assigned Stability is less than 100%, she also performs this missions is that while they grant coins to other process, however if the value is greater than her participants, those that are in their direct service Stability, she instead applies the Inert condition do not receive any such compensation. Instead, for that combat. If at any point a girl’s Stability they gain Stability based on the number of coins falls to 0%, the girl either commits suicide or falls they would have earned from the mission. into a coma (player choice). In either case, the Horror-allied girls still receive coins from other girl must either wait for a Reincarnation (at sources, such as missions and quests from other which point she returns to 100% Stability) or Patrons, or slaying monsters. must wait for the Horror she is associated with to be slain (at which point she regains 1d10 Stability each Reprieve).

Defeat a Combatant +1d2 Stability Complete a Horror +1d20 Stability per coin Patron Mission you would have acquired

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Horror-exclusive Benefits:

 Minions – (Semi-Auto) – You gain the following spell. When you use this spell, you may choose to lose 1d10 Stability instead of paying the “Sacrifice” cost. o Invoke[Spawn] – (Active) – 3% Stability – Sacrifice 20. Summon 3 spawn associated with your Horror Patron for 5 turns. These Spawn have 7 STR; 7 AGI; 4 VIT; 2 MAG; 0 LUK, with EVA +3; DEF 1; 0% Crit; and Attack 5d4 (Close). The Spawn act immediately before or immediately after your turn, however do not act in the round they are summoned. These Spawn are immune to the Fear condition applied by “Marked”.  Marked – (Passive) – Combatants with a stat total that is less than or equal to 75% (rounded up) of your stat total apply the Fearful condition during their first turn of combat. This condition lasts until the end of the encounter, but can be removed normally.  Creeping Doom – (Passive) – Stability loss is reduced by 3.  Reasonable – (Passive) – While on a Mission assigned by your Horror Patron, allies will not lose Stability.  Takes One to Know One – (Trigger) – When you strike a Horror-Allied foe in combat, you immediately know if they are allied with a Horror Patron, which one, and receive full information on their Affinity and Bane data. Horror-exclusive Drawbacks:

 Quick-Tempered – (Trigger) – Each time you Reprieve in a Horror Patron Mission, your Stability is decreased by 3%. If you have “Creeping Doom”, you only lose 1% Stability, but this Stability loss is not mitigated.  Insomnia – (Passive) – Your Stability does not change while you Reprieve outside of Patron Missions and Quests.  Bane – (Trigger) – When you obtain this ability, choose a damage attribute [Bash, Slash, Pierce, Fire, Ice, Lightning, Air, Water, Stone, Metal, Force, Dark, Light, Wood, Sound]. Damage of this type will ignore your DEF. When you take damage of the chosen type, you immediately lose 1% Stability.  Mind-Bent – (Passive) – Your Stability cannot be increased by any means (except completing your Horror’s Patron Missions) so long as your Horror Patron continues to exist, barring Reincarnation.  Fearsome Reputation – (Passive) – At the end of an encounter in which you activated any ability associated with your Horror Patron, decrease the Stability of all allies by 2%. This effect ignores the effect of “Reasonable”.

The Ebon Mint Patron Scan & Rapport

The Ebon Mint does not grant a Patron Scan nor does it hold Rapport. The Ebon Mint exclusively cares about the advancement of its agenda and the ability to use people that owe it for these purposes. Everything else is irrelevant. Ebon Mint-exclusive Benefits:

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 The Black Coin – (Relic) – When you gain this ability, you obtain a single Black Coin. This Black Coin can be used exactly once. By absorbing it into yourself, you gain a Corruption stat of 0, and must choose between becoming a Dark Magical Girl and becoming a Corrupted Monster Girl.3 Once you use the coin, it vanishes.  Non-Exclusivity – (RP-Based) – This ability provides no additional benefits beyond those listed in the CYOA Patron Document. Ebon Mint-exclusive Drawbacks:

 Debt – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct effect on combat.  Betrayal – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct effect on combat.

Solo Compendium Rapport

Solo girls do not receive the benefits of a Patron Solo girls hold Rapport with every Patron they Scan by default. Instead, they carry with them a interact with. Get along with Lesser Forces and mental or physical compendium of notes you’ll tend to get good work from them. Play nice regarding enemies they face. This compendium with The Beacon and they might be willing to can be referred to by way of the “Recover Info” slide you a bunk to sleep in periodically. Solos are ability, which is a Speed ability that uses 1 very much the mercenaries of the Magical Girl Movement Step. You cannot have info in your world, either by mandate or by choice. A favor compendium that you have not observed here, a favor there, and a lot of back rubs make yourself, even if an outside source has given you your world go ‘round. When participating in a the information. This has the drawback of forcing Patron Mission or Patron Quest, you gain and you to check your info entirely by yourself, but lose Rapport as if you were allied with that comes with the bonus of being 100% confident Patron. in the info you are presented. Solo Benefit:

 Free Agent – (Passive) – While participating in a Patron Mission, you gain access to the Patron Scan of the appropriate type. As part of the same action, you can use “Recover Info” to check your information against the information provided at no additional cost. Solo Drawback:

 Alone – (RP-Based) – This ability has no additional effects beyond those listed in the CYOA Patron Document.

3 See the section titled “Corruption” for more details on this.

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Universal Universal Benefits:

 Mystic Might – (Passive) – This ability provides no additional effect beyond the effect listed in the CYOA Patron Document.  Physical Prowess – (Passive) - This ability provides no additional effect beyond the effect listed in the CYOA Patron Document.  Retrieval – (Reactive) – Re: When you are KO’d (either by effect or by your HP reaching 0) while participating in a Patron Mission or Quest, you may call your Patron to retrieve your body to prevent your death. If possible, your Patron will retrieve you at the start of the next round. You will be unavailable for the remainder of the mission.  Mana Font – (Passive) – At the start of any combat in a Patron Mission, the start of any non- Patron Quest, or at the start of the first non-Mission combat after you Reprieve, apply the Mana Buffer condition to yourself.  Gifted Item – (Item) – You can obtain ANY relic in the SCS Core PDF, except “Miracle Stone”. This effect REPLACES the relic you obtain via the CYOA Patron Benefit.  Supplier – (Item) – Your Patron can and will supply you with non-magical items upon request. These items will not be available until the start of your next Quest/Mission. If you have a way of communicating with your Patron in the field, you will instead receive these supplies during your next Reprieve.  Genki Girl – (Passive) – The numerical value of all “Channel” effects is doubled. You still can’t recover more than the stat(s) paid for the spell Channeled using this effect.  Transportation – (Boost) – While in a Patron Mission, you can use the Move ability to move 2 Stages for the cost of 1 MS, or move 1 Stage that would normally require 2 MS for the cost of 1 MS.  Magical Overload – (Monsterous) – You become a Natural Monster Girl as outlined in the CYOA Patron Document. Universal Drawbacks:

 Mana Starved – (Passive) – This ability provides no additional effect beyond the effect listed in the CYOA Patron Document.  Health Sapping – (Passive) – This ability provides no additional effect beyond the effect listed in the CYOA Patron Document.  Big Brother – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct effect on combat.  Clueless – (Passive) – Using the associated Patron Scan will return guesswork regarding Affinity data (“Fire elementals should be weak to Water, right?”). Only Status information will be accurate.  Empty Pockets – (Passive) – Missions from your Patron will never have Coin rewards.  Loud – (Trigger) – When you use Patron Scan, all combatants become aware of the result(s) of that Patron Scan, including the subject(s) of the Scan.  Paranoid – (Passive) – You cannot bring additional allies on Missions from your Patron, unless they have an identical Patron to you.  Vendetta – (RP-Based) – This ability has no direct effect on combat.

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 Monstrous Form – (Monsterous) – This ability provides no additional effect beyond the effect listed in the CYOA Patron Document. Refer to the section on Natural Monsters for more information.

Monsters, Natural and Unnatural

Either by way of obtaining the Magical Overload ability, use of the Black Coin, or by the very nature of your being, a Monster is created when magic that ought not to exist merges with and warps the energies of a magical girl. If you’ve taken this choice, follow the steps listed here:

 You lose the “Transform” and “Revert” abilities, and they are replaced with the “Seal” and “Unseal” abilities. o Seal – (Full-Turn; Monster) – Compress your power and take on your Sealed Form. Your Sealed Form’s stats are equal to 3 plus any stat changes to your Base stats (such as those of your Body, some perks, or some Specializations) that you had in your original form. If you have the Enhanced Transformation perk, Your Sealed stats are instead Equal to half of the same value Unsealed (minus your Base stat increases), plus the increases to your Base stats. Unlike Civilian Form, you can use any of your Spells and Abilities while Sealed (except for Mutations and abilities granted by Mutations), but they use your Sealed stats. You are not restricted by equipment in your Sealed form, but by default you un-equip any Weapons and Outfits you may have had equipped in your Unsealed Form. When you use the Seal ability, you skip your next turn, even if you have the “Enhanced Transformation” perk. You can still gain CP in this form via Corruption Attacks. o Unseal – (Active; Monster) – Release the restraints on yourself and take on your Unsealed Form. In your Unsealed Form, you get access to all of your spells, power, and abilities as normal, including your Mutations.  You obtain all of the Mutations chosen from the CYOA Patron PDF as listed in the next section (under “Basic” Mutations).  If you became a Monster Girl by way of the Black Coin, you also gain Corruption stats of 0 each and additional Corrupted Mutations as outlined in the section regarding Corruption. Natural Monster Girls

If you have ONLY obtained the Magical Overload ability, you are considered a Natural Monster girl. In this case, utilize the Mutations outlined in the CYOA Patron Document, listed in the following section as “Basic” mutations. If you became a Monster Girl via use of the Black Coin, you also gain additional mutations listed in the Corruption section, in addition to the Basic mutations. Basic Body Mutations

 Centaur Layout – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following effects: o Slider – You can move 2 Stages using 1 MS, or move 1 Stage that would require 2 MS using only 1 MS.

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o Multistep – OpR. When you use the Move ability, you can move in relation to two targets instead of just one.  Nonstandard Limbs – (Passive) – You must pay a “refitting” fee at shops in order to use Relics. This fee is equal to 5 Copper * the number of fitted Relics you currently possess + 1.  Noncorpreal – (Passive) – Reduce incoming Bash, Slash, and Pierce damage by 25%. Increase the damage that spells would deal to you by 100%. If you have this ability and “Chaos Gel”, they stack additively.  Amorphous Body – (Passive) - In addition to gaining the Flexibility perk, increase your base EVA by 10, but decrease your base DEF by 5.  Wings – (Passive) – You obtain the Wings perk as outlined in the CYOA Patron Document.  Thick Skin – (Passive) – The stat changes this ability provides are considered to be changes to your Unsealed stats. Basic Mind Mutations

Mind Mutations are considered to all be RP-Based abilities. Mind Mutations have no mechanical impact whatsoever. Basic Soul Mutations

 Weakness – (Permanent) – When you obtain this ability, choose a Specialization (other than Oddball). You take 2d12 additional damage from spells of that Specialization, and your side of contests against that Specialization’s spells are reduced by 15. This ability has no effect on Oddball spells, Generic spells not tied to a specialization, or any other spells not tied to a Specialization (such as Relic spells, except for those cast by a Power Rune).  Horrendous Luck – (Trigger) – When you attempt to use Fortune Boost, roll 1d4 and apply the appropriate effect based on the roll: o 1 – You lose the LUK spent for that Fortune Boost, and that use of Fortune Boost is negated. o 2 – Instead of gaining dice based on the amount of LUK spent for the Fortune Boost, you instead LOSE that many dice as appropriate. o 3 or 4 – Fortune Boost works as normal.  Broken Reincarnation – (Passive) – When you complete a Reincarnation, you lose access to all of your abilities (except 1, chosen at random), as well as any stat modifiers from those abilities. Each time you Reprieve, you recover 1 ability from your lost abilities (including its associated stat modifiers, if any), chosen at random. You cannot lose “Broken Reincarnation” as a result of its own effect.  Redirect Magic – (Passive) – The stat changes that this ability provides are considered to be changes to your Unsealed stats.  Second Specialization – (Passive) – You obtain the stat(s), starting spell package(s), and any other bonuses associated with your second specialization of choice.  Powerful Aura – (Semi-Auto) – Foes cannot target you for abilities unless you are at Near range or closer to them. If the foe attempting to target you with an ability has “Absolute Direction”, they can target you only if you are at Far range or closer. Additionally, while in combat, all of your non- KO’d allies each recover 1 LUK at the start of your turn (your own LUK does not recover by this effect).

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Corruption

The power of the Black Coin is intoxicating, both in and out of character. Players feel its allure because of the “free” stats and abilities it provides, while Magical Girls feel the enticement of its promises of power. But nothing is truly free. The following mechanical details REPLACE the ones outlined in the CYOA PDFs, but are similar in nature.

Corruption is a stat held by Dark Magical Girls and Corrupted Monster Girls, both current and reformed. It represents the slippery slope that characters slide down as they engage in more dubious activities and use more questionable powers.

When you use the Black Coin for the first time, you gain the Corruption stat (CP), which starts at a value of 0 for each of your stats (meaning you have 5 values of 0 CP). Characters that have not used a Black Coin (both Magical Girls and Natural Monster Girls) do not have a Corruption stat at all.

When you gain Corruption, you choose where that Corruption goes (unless the ability that generated the CP tells you where to put it). If a stat’s CP value matches or exceeds the unmodified value of that stat, that stat becomes Corroded and cannot be selected for further CP allocation (if an ability designates a specific stat for CP, then distribute it evenly amongst all non-corroded stats). If you are a Dark Magical Girl, Corroded stats apply a restrictive or inhibitive status change so long as they remain Corroded (this is NOT a condition and cannot be cured). If you are a Corrupted Monster Girl, you PERMANENTLY lose 1 HP each time a stat becomes Corroded (even if it stops being corroded later). When you Reprieve, you lose 5 CP from each stat, or half of your CP from each stat, whichever is less.

Stat Effect while Corroded as DMG STR Decrease Attack damage by 5d4 AGI Decrease base EVA by 20. VIT Lose 2d6 HP each turn. MAG Cannot use Spells. LUK Cannot use Reactive abilities.

Be it as a Dark Magical Girl or as a Corrupted Monster Girl, if all of your stats are Corroded, the character has jumped off of the slippery slope of corruption and is rendered unplayable. At this point, the only things that can save them are death and Purification. Purification

When a Magical Girl or Natural Monster Girl uses the Attack ability, they may instead choose to make that Attack a Purification Attack. Purification Attacks deal half of the rolled damage to the target’s HP, dealing the other half of the damage to the target’s CP (evenly distributed amongst all stats with CP, prioritizing the stat with the highest CP value). When you use a Purification Attack, you must choose to do so before the target applies their DEF of EVA, and they compare the halved damage to their DEF/EVA instead of the full damage. If the modified attack is Evaded or Deflected, the purification fails. Using a Purification Attack is considered a Reactive ability that can be used after rolling Attack damage. Purification attacks have no effect on any creature that has no Corruption stat.

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If all of the target’s CP values are reduced to 0, they temporarily revert to an amicable state where you may negotiate with them. At this point, combat is suspended and the target won’t act aggressively towards the one attempting to purify it (but may act aggressively towards other combatants depending on the scenario). If they are permitting, you may immediately attempt to purify them. Otherwise, combat resumes as normal.

Against a foe with all of their CP values at 0 but unwilling to be purified, you may forcibly purify it by successfully dealing damage with a Purification Attack that reduces the foe's HP and CP to 0. You don’t have to reduce both to 0 in the same attack, but a Purification Attack must successfully result in both values being 0.

RP Note: If you’re fighting another player’s Corrupted Monster Girl or Dark Magical Girl, it’s a good idea to get their permission before forcibly purifying their character. Interfering with others’ characters without permission can be considered rude.

If a Corrupted Monster Girl willingly allows you to purify it, they lose all Corrupted and Basic Monster Girl benefits, and then they may choose any of the following results:

 Become a Dark Magical Girl. CP values remain at 0, and they choose a DMG package as listed in the section regarding Dark Magical Girls.  Become a Natural Monster Girl. They retain all of their Basic Monster Mutations. CP values remain at 0.  Become a normal Magical Girl. They will either serve your Patron (if any) or can choose to become a Solo Magical Girl.  Become a normal human. They lose all non-Generic spells, powers, stats and other magical girl abilities, but retain the Corruption stat as well as any items, coins, or Relics acquired.

If a Dark Magical Girl willingly allows you to purify it, they lose any DMG powers/weapons, and may choose any of the following results:

 Become a normal Magical Girl. They will either serve your Patron (if any) or can choose to become a Solo Magical Girl.  Become a normal human. They lose all non-Generic spells, powers, stats and other magical girl abilities, but retain the Corruption stat as well as any items, coins, or Relics acquired.

If a Corrupted Monster Girl or Dark Magical Girl is forcibly purified, the one that purified her chooses the result. Forced Corruption

As the opposite of Purification, Dark Magical Girls and Corrupted Monster Girls can utilize Corrosion Attacks. Corrosion Attacks are used in the exact same fashion, except that instead of decreasing CP, Corrosion Attacks increase it by the appropriate amount. As with Purification Attacks, Corrosion Attacks have absolutely no effect on targets that have no Corruption stat.

A target that is currently a Dark Magical Girl or a Corrupted Monster Girl simply suffers the normal drawbacks to CP if they sustain a Corrosion Attack, however a currently reformed Human, Magical Girl, Natural Monster Girl or even a Dark Magical Girl that was formerly a Corrupted Monster Girl has 2 or more Corroded stats after as Corrosion Attack, they become Re-Corrupted, reverting to the state they were in

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prior to their last Purification. At this point, all of their CP values are set to 1, and they must be purified yet again. This does not necessarily change any allegiances or motivations, but may complicate matters.

Dark Magical Girls

When a player chooses to become a Dark Magical Girl, they must choose from one of the two following packages:

 Weapon of Chaos – This package grants a weapon that increases your Stats by double that weapon’s associated stat gain as defined in the CYOA v1.5.1 PDF while equipped. You do not gain the Starting Spell Package of the weapon chosen. That weapon cannot have any Enhancements applied, except Enhancements marked with the “Chaos” type. That weapon comes with the “Black” Enhancement for free. Enhancing the weapon otherwise costs the normal price.  Power of Chaos – This package grants an ability which emulates a single chosen Power of your choice. Additionally, the player is given access to “Chaos” spells, which allow the character to perform devastating techniques that can counter specific types of foe at the risk of steep HP and CP costs. Chaos Weapon Enhancements

 Black – Change the damage of an Attack ability used with this weapon from “d4 per current stat point” to “d6 per current stat point”. When you use an Attack with this weapon, gain 1 CP in each stat. You can only take this Enhancement once, and only as the first Enhancement on a Black Coin Weapon granted by being a Dark Magical Girl.  Anger – While the wielder’s HP is less than their Maximum HP, increase the damage of this weapon by 3d6, but gain 2 CP each time you Attack with it. You can obtain this Enhancement multiple times. Each time you do, the damage increases by 3d6 and the CP gain increases by 2.  Hatred – Each time you perform an Attack on the same target, increase that damage by 2d6. This damage bonus resets if you Attack any other target. When you attack with this weapon, gain 1 CP.  Fear – If you are struck by a Critical Hit or an Elemental Weakness4, your next Attack against that target automatically inflicts a Critical Hit. When you deal a Critical Hit with this weapon, gain 3 CP.  Spite – When you successfully deal damage via an Attack to a target with a Sync Rate, reduce their Sync Rate by 5% until the end of the encounter. Sync Rate can be reduced to a negative value in this way. When this effect is used to reduce a foe’s Sync Rate, gain 2 CP.  Pain - When you use the Attack ability with this weapon, you can apply the following effect as a Boost: “Sacrifice 2d10. Increase the damage of your Attack by the amount of HP paid for this effect’s cost”. When you use this ability, gain 3 CP.  Envy – When you successfully deal damage with an Attack using this weapon, restore HP equal to 10% of the damage dealt. When you use this effect, gain 3 CP.

4 This refers to primarily either a Bane or a Weakness provided by the Weakness basic monster ability, but can also refer to a variant rule that will be featured in a future update.

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 Misery – If a Condition is applied to you by a foe, you can gain 4 CP, and if you do, your Attacks apply that Condition (with the same duration) for as long as you have that condition. Chaos Power

 Soul of Chaos – (Semi-Auto; Lifesaver) o Lv 1: When you obtain this ability, choose a Power listed in the CYOA v1.5.1 PDF, except for a power you already have. You obtain that power at Lv 1 as defined in the SCS Core PDF. Its level increases when you increase the level of this Power, and vice-versa. When you use that power’s effect(s), gain 1 CP. You can only obtain this ability if you took the “Power of Chaos” DMG package. o Lv 2: During a Reprieve, you can increase all of your CP values by 1 to add a single Chaos Spell to your ability list. This spell remains on your list until your next Reprieve. The CP gain of this ability occurs after the CP reduction for the Reprieve does. o Lv 3: When your HP is reduced to 0, you can reduce your non-corroded CP values to 0, and then increase your HP by a value equal to the total CP lost with this effect. However, when you do, apply the Berserk, Fog, and Rage conditions for 5 turns. This is considered a Lifesaver ability. You can only use one Lifesaver ability in a single encounter, but you may use that ability as many times as you are able to fulfill its condition(s). Chaos Spells

CP Spell Name Type Effect(s) Gain 3 CP Target 2 other combatants. The HP of yourself and those targets Chaos Delta Active (VIT) becomes the lowest of your HP values. Increase the damage of your next damaging spell by Xd10 Chaos Charge Active 3X CP (before DEF). Inflict True damage to a Target equal to half of your current total Chaos Lash Active 2 CP CP. Reduce the STR, AGI, VIT, MAG, and LUK of all other combatants Solo Chaos Active 4 CP with Corruption by half for 3 turns. Recover X points of a single Stat of your choice. The CP for this Chaos Surge Active 3X CP ability must go to the chosen stat. Target’s Patron Scan and Patron-granted effects are negated for Disobedience Active 5 CP the remainder of the encounter. Immediately terminate any and all currently-active Fusions that Destabilize Active 5 CP have lasted longer than 2 turns. Chaos Slayer Active 7 CP Target Corrupted Monster Girl takes 3d20 True damage. OpR. Re: When any combatant is targeted with an ability, you Chaos Warp Reactive 4 CP can change the target of that ability to yourself. Fleeting Active 15X CP OpR. Immediately take X additional turns after this one ends. Chaos SP 2: Immediately move to Close range in relation to a target X Chaos Dash Speed 4X CP stages away from you.

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CP Spell Name Type Effect(s) Gain Sacrifice 4X. Lose 1 CP per point of X. Can only be used in Devour Soul Active --- combat. Re: When you would take damage (after DEF/EVA), you can Chaos Barrier Reactive 3 CP reduce that damage by 75% (after weakness/resistance).

Corrupted Monster Girls

When a player chooses to become a Corrupted Monster Girl using the Black Coin, they can choose one of the three following options after obtaining their chosen Basic Mutations:

 Select 3 Corrupted Mutations, then randomly select 2 additional mutations. You may not modify the rolls. Note that mutations of the same name CAN be selected multiple times (either by choice or by randomization). If you obtain the same mutation multiple times, they stack additively, unless there is a choice involved, in which case you must pick a different option than the option chosen previously.  Select 2 Corrupted Mutations, then you may choose to select 1 additional mutation at random.  Select a single package under the “Grandfather Packages” options. You gain ALL of the abilities listed in the chosen package. You may not modify the package at all.

Note that mutations of the same name CAN be selected multiple times (either by choice or by randomization). If you obtain the same mutation multiple times, they stack additively, unless there is a choice involved, in which case you must pick a different option than the option chosen previously. Corrupted Mutations

1. Chaos Grip – (Active) – When you obtain this ability, increase your STR by 1 permanently. Additionally, choose one of the following abilities. You can use the chosen ability in your unsealed form only. A fierce grip can come in the form of a constricting tail, a sticky web, or even just a pair of abnormally strong arms to grab with.  Wrap – CP+3(STR) – Contest (User’s STR vs Target’s STR or AGI): Apply the Wrap condition to the Target until you take damage that is greater than or equal to your current STR.  Pin – CP+3(AGI) – Contest (User’s AGI vs Target’s STR or AGI): Apply the Pin (25) condition to the Target.  Hold – CP+3(MAG) – Contest (User’s MAG vs Target’s STR or AGI): Apply the Hold condition to the Target for 1 turn. 2. Chaos Slider – (Boost) – When you use the Move ability, you can choose to move an additional Stage with a single MS (or move one stage that would normally require 2 MS with only 1 MS), so long as you are moving towards a Target and not away. When you use this ability, gain 2 CP. Sliders move in smooth, rhythmic motions, usually due to their body being made of snake, gel, slick ice, or some other smooth substance. 3. Extrasensory Eyes – (Toggle) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your LUK by 1. You can turn this ability on or off with 1 MS. While active, increase your base EVA by 10, but if you

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evade an attack, gain 3 CP. Extrasensory eyes can be anything from genuine extra eyes to a sort of supernatural “sixth sense” to something like a tremorsense. 4. Spider Sense – (Passive) – When rolling Initiative for Turn Order, increase the value of your roll by 30. When you roll for Initiative, gain 1 CP. Those with Spider Sense tend to be jittery and/or nervous, especially around crowds or in unfamiliar areas. 5. Chaos Step – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, permanently decrease your VIT by 1. You can use an additional 1 MS during your turn, but if you do, gain 1 CP. This MS cannot be taken from you by any means, and you can always use it, even if you would be unable to use MS due to a condition or effect (unless you either willingly sacrificed it for an ability’s effect or your entire turn is skipped). Beings with Chaos Step are usually fragile in some way, but can move around in an erratic manner, such as with extra legs or an ability to teleport short distances. 6. Lunar/Solar Chaos – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase any one stat of your choice by 1. When you obtain this ability, choose Lunar or Solar. You cannot assume your Unsealed form nor use any of your monster abilities during the day (Lunar) or during the night (Solar). If you obtain this ability a second time via “Double Chaos”, the effects cancel each other out (although you still receive the stat bonuses). Lunar Chaos is commonly associated with creatures tied to Moonlight and nighttime, such as Werewolves and Vampires. Solar chaos is commonly associated with creatures that benefit from the Sunlight or daytime, such as Fallen Angels and Dryads. 7. Feral Claws – (Active; Speed) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your AGI by 1. You gain a pair of claws that can be used for Attacks. The claws’ Optimal Range is Close, they cannot be enchanted, they cannot be disarmed, and you do not need to switch to them. You can use a Claw Attack (AGI) as either an Active or a Speed ability (SP 2), but if you use them as a Speed ability, gain 4 CP. Bestial monsters such as Harpies and Werewolves will commonly sport these. 8. Wings of Chaos – (Semi-Auto) – You gain an additional 1 MS that you can use during your turn. Additionally, you can use the following effect: “OpE. Force Evade without paying the cost, but if you do, gain 3 CP”. You cannot use this ability in conjunction with “Martial Training”. Wings of Chaos come on many different creatures, from Fallen Angels to Succubi to Vampires. 9. Chaos Shot – (Active; Speed) - When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your MAG by 1. You gain a set of needles, feathers, or some other method of shooting projectiles from your body that can be used for Attacks. The projectiles’ Optimal Range is Mid-Range, they cannot be enchanted, they cannot be disarmed, and you do not need to switch to them. You can use a Shot Attack (MAG) as either an Active or a Speed ability (SP 2), but if you use them as a Speed ability, gain 5 CP. 10. Element Extrusion – (Trigger) – When you obtain this ability, choose a Specialization [Fire, Ice, Lightning, Air, Water, Stone, Metal, Gravity, Dark, Light, Wood]. If you have one or more of the listed Specializations, you must choose one of those Specializations. You physically embody that Specialization’s element in some fashion, and it becomes a core part of your being. When you would provoke or be provoked into a contest from a Spell of that Specialization, increase your side of the contest by 3d4. When you would inflict damage with a spell of that Specialization, inflict an additional 3d4 damage of the appropriate type. When you would take damage from a spell of that Specialization, make that damage 0, then recover 2d6 HP. When you use or are targeted by a spell of that Specialization, gain 2 CP.

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11. Titanic/Miniscule – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following effects. If you obtain this ability again (either by rolling or via Double Chaos), you MUST apply the same choice again, instead of choosing a different choice.  Titanic - When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your VIT and STR by 1 each. You become 25%~50% larger in your unsealed form. Increase your maximum HP by a value equal to triple your VIT, and decrease your base EVA by 5. At the start of your turn, if your HP is less than 25% of your maximum HP, gain 2 CP.  Miniscule – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your LUK and AGI by 1 each. You become 15~30% smaller in your unsealed form. Decrease your maximum HP by a value equal to double your VIT, and increase your base EVA by 7. At the start of your turn, if your HP is less than 75% of your maximum HP, gain 2 CP. 12. Chaos Bite – (Speed; Attack-like) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following effects. You can use that effect by using 1 AGI and 2 MS in your unsealed form. When you do, gain 2 CP (STR).  Rabid Fang – Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, apply the Rage condition to the Target for 3 turns.  Blood Fang– Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, recover HP equal to half of the damage dealt.  Feral Fang – Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, apply the Berserk condition to the Target for 3 turns.  Neuro Fang – Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, apply the Ache condition to the Target for 3 turns.  Starve Fang – Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, apply the Hunger condition to the Target for 3 turns.  Venom Fang – Perform an Attack at Close Range using your STR for damage calculation. If you deal damage to the Target, apply the Poison condition to the Target for 3 turns. 13. Horned Flesh – (Active; Speed) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase your STR by 1. You gain a set of horns that can be used for Attacks. The horns’ Optimal Range is Close, they cannot be enchanted, they cannot be disarmed, and you do not need to switch to them. You can use a Horn Attack (STR) as either an Active or a Speed ability (SP 2), but if you use them as a Speed ability, gain 4 CP. 14. Chaos Gel – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, permanently decrease your VIT by 2. You take 25% less damage from Bash, Slash, and Pierce damage, but you take an additional 50% damage from Spells. If you have this ability and “Noncorporeal Body”, they stack additively, for 50% total Bash/Slash/Pierce damage and 250% total Spell damage. 15. Sensitivity – (Trigger) – When you obtain this ability, roll a d20 on the Specialization table (reroll results of Oddball). When you would participate in a Contest involving a spell from that Specialization, reduce your side of the contest by 3d4. When you would take damage from a spell of that Specialization, you take an additional 3d4 damage (after EVA/DEF). If you have the ability “Elemental Extrusion”, reroll the specialization if you would have a Sensitivity to the Specialization you have for that ability. 16. Crumbling Mind – (Trigger) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase all of your stats by 2 each. At the start of your turn, gain 1 CP in the stat with the lowest CP value.

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17. Heart of Chaos – (Passive) – When you obtain this ability, permanently increase any stat(s) of your choice by a total of 2. Double the value of all CP gains. Halve the value of all CP reductions (including the CP reduction for Reprieves). 18. Aura of Chaos – (Reactive) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following effects. You can use that effect by using 1 VIT in your unsealed form. When you do, gain 2 CP (VIT).  Feral Cry – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Berserk condition to all foes for 2 turns.  Befuddle – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Confuse condition to all foes for 2 turns.  Entice – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Charm condition to all foes for 2 turns.  Nauseate – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Gag condition to all foes for 2 turns.  Sandman – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Sleep condition to all foes for 1 turn.  Enrage – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Rage condition to all foes for 2 turns.  System Shock – Re: When struck by an ability, Contest (User’s VIT vs Number of Foes * 5): Apply the Paralysis condition to all foes for 2 turns. 19. Eyes of Chaos – (Active) – When you obtain this ability, choose one of the following effects. You can use that effect by using X MAG or X VIT in your unsealed form. When you do, gain 3 CP in the stat you paid the cost with.  Stone Gaze – Channel 3. Max 7. Contest (Xd10 vs Target’s AGI or VIT): Apply the Petrified condition to the Target for 2 turns.  Fear Gaze – Channel 3. Max 7. Contest (Xd10 vs Target’s AGI or VIT): Apply the Fear condition to the Target for 2 turns.  Sparkling Gaze – Channel 3. Max 7. Contest (Xd10 vs Target’s AGI or VIT): Apply the Confuse condition to the Target for 2 turns.  Blinding Gaze – Channel 3. Max 7. Contest (Xd10 vs Target’s AGI or VIT): Apply the Blind (10) condition to the Target for 2 turns. 20. Double Chaos – (???) – Choose a Mutation (Basic or Corrupted) that you already possess. You gain the effect(s) of that Mutation again. If the Mutation has a choice involved, you must choose a different option than you did previously. Otherwise, the Mutation effect(s) stack additively, including the CP gain(s). You cannot use this effect on any ability that has already had “Double Chaos” applied to it. Grandfather Packages

 Dracochild – Gain the abilities Elemental Extrusion[Fire], Feral Claws, Wings of Chaos, and Sensitivity[Ice].  Drider – Gain the abilities Spider Sense, Extrasensory Eyes, Chaos Step, and Chaos Grip[Pin]  Dryad – Gain the abilities Solar Chaos, Elemental Extrusion[Wood], Sensitivity[Fire], Aura of Chaos[System Shock]

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 Dullahan – Gain the abilities Lunar Chaos, Chaos Step, Double Chaos[Chaos Step], Eyes of Chaos[Fear Gaze], Elemental Extrusion[Darkness], and Sensitivity[Psychic]  Fallen Angel – Gain the abilities Wings of Chaos, Chaos Shot, Solar Chaos, Sensitivity[Darkness]  Goliath – Gain the abilities Titanic, Double Chaos[Titanic], Chaos Grip[Hold], Sensitivity[Illusion], and Crumbling Mind.  Gorgon – Gain the abilities Chaos Grip[Wrap], Chaos Slider, Eyes of Chaos[Stone Gaze], and Sensitivity[Reinforcement]  Imp – Gain the abilities Aura of Chaos[Befuddle], Heart of Chaos, Horned Flesh, and Extrasensory Eyes.  Lamia – Gain the abilities Chaos Grip[Wrap], Chaos Slider, and Chaos Bite[Venom Fang]  Oni – Gain the abilities Titanic, Horned Flesh, Aura of Chaos[Feral Cry], and Crumbling Mind  Slime – Gain the abilities Elemental Extrusion[Water], Chaos Gel, Sensitivity[Lightning], Sensitivity[Gravity], and Chaos Bite[Neuro Fang]  Spawnling – Gain the abilities Heart of Chaos, Crumbling Mind, Chaos Step, Spider Sense, and Double Chaos[Crumbling Mind]  Succubus – Gain the abilities Aura of Chaos[Entice], Wings of Chaos, Feral Claws, Horned Flesh, Sensitivity[Empath], and Heart of Chaos  Vampire – Gain the abilities Lunar Chaos, Feral Claws, Aura of Chaos[Entice], Wings of Chaos, Sensitivity[Light], and Chaos Bite[Blood Fang]

Fusion

Fusion is the combination between two or more Magical Girls into a single entity. Fusing is an ability that anyone can perform, provided they do not have a Corruption stat. If a character has a Corruption stat, they cannot perform nor take part in a Fusion. Additionally, you cannot participate in a fusion involving a Twin of yourself.

Attempting to Fuse requires the use of the Synchronize ability, a Full-Turn action that all participants must use on the round they wish to fuse. When all participants have used the Synchronize ability, they compare Sync Rates at the end of that round. After applying all applicable modifiers, the Sync Rates of all participants are averaged together (added up then divided by the number of participants without rounding), and then a 1d100 is rolled. If the value is less than or equal to the average value, then the participants have successfully Fused and they immediately take an Intrusion Turn as a fused entity. Otherwise, each participant takes 1d12 damage and may try again next round. Sync Rate Modifiers

 If you have the same Specialization as at least one other participant, increase your Sync Rate by 10% for each participant you share a Specialization with. For this, all Oddballs are considered to be a different Specialization, even with other Oddballs.  If you share a weapon type(s) with at least one other participant, increase your Sync Rate by 10% per shared weapon type. Note that this only considers Magical weapons and does not include mundane weapons.  If you have the same Stat Total as another participant, increase your Sync Rate by 25%.

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 If you share a value in a stat with another participant, increase your Sync Rate by 10% per value shared.  If another participant is your Tuner, increase your Sync Rate by 15%. If the ONLY other participant is your Tuner, increase your Sync Rate by 25% instead.  If one of the other participants has a Fusion Trinket attuned to you, increase your Sync Rate by 5%. If ALL of the other participants have a Fusion Trinket attuned to you, increase your Sync Rate by 15% instead.  If you have a stat that is at least 10 points higher or lower than another girl in a fusion, decrease your Sync Rate by 5%.  If you have a different Patron than another participant (except Solo), decrease your Sync Rate by 5% per different Patron (except Solo). If you are attempting to fuse with a member of The Beacon (or are a member of The Beacon attempting to fuse with a Non-Beacon, Non-Solo girl), double this penalty. If you are Solo, do not apply this penalty.  If you are attempting to fuse with more than 1 other person, decrease your Sync Rate by 10% per additional participant.  If you have a Tuner and another participant also has a Tuner (that is not you), decrease your Sync Rate by 15%.  If your Stability is different than another participant’s Stability, decrease your Sync Rate by a value equal to the difference.  If you are under the effects of a Condition, reduce your Sync Rate by 3% for each condition you are affected by. Results of Fusion

A Fused Entity has the following specifications:

 Stats – The Fused Entity’s stats (STR, AGI, VIT, MAG, LUK) are equal to the average in each stat multiplied by 1.5x. If the only participants are both Tuners of each other, instead use the full combination of both participants. When you fuse, all Modifiers are cleared, but previously- existing modifiers of participants return when the fusion splits. Derived stats (HP, DEF, EVA, Crit) are recalculated based on the new stat totals.  Current HP – The Fused Entity’s current HP is equal to the combined current HP values of its participants. If this value would be higher than the maximum HP of the Fused Entity, then it instead is equal to the Fused Entity’s maximum HP.  Abilities – The Fused Entity has full access to all abilities (including spells, perks, and powers) of its participants. She still has to have the appropriate weapon(s) equipped to use Specialization spells.  Weapons – The Fused Entity utilizes two Weapons (from amongst all of the available weapons of its participants) simultaneously. Apply all applicable Enhancements of the equipped weapons. When using the Attack ability, the Fused Entity can perform an Attack with both weapons currently equipped simultaneously, either on the same Target or choosing a different one. Using the Equip ability allows both Weapons to be changed simultaneously.  Outfits – The Fused Entity’s Outfit is a combination of all of the outfits currently equipped on its participants. Apply all Enhancements simultaneously. Multiple Enhancements of the same type stack as normal, but can exceed typical values due to higher potential quantity.

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 Actions – The Fused Entity otherwise operates as a normal combatant, receiving 1 Turn Action and 2 Movement Steps per turn.

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Fusion Cancelling

A fusion can be cancelled if any one of the following criteria is fulfilled:

 The HP value of the Fused Entity reaches 0. If this occurs, the fusion is split and all participants are KO’d.  10 turns have passed since the Fusion’s first non-Intrusion turn. In this event, the Fusion is terminated. The participants may attempt again on the next round.  One or more of the participants wishes to terminate the Fusion. In this event, the Fusion is terminated immediately and the willing participants receive an Intrusion Turn at the end of the round. Tuners

A Tuner is a highly important person that you share your life with. Be it a rival that works with you against common foes, your One True Love™, your best bro, or even just a really common partner in crime, selecting your Tuner isn’t a trifle. Your Tuner must be somebody that is not you, is not a Twin of you, does not already have a Tuner, and does not have a Corruption stat, but you are otherwise free to select any mutually-agreeing character as your Tuner. Once you pick your Tuner, you cannot change it. The decision to bond yourselves together must be a mutual and permanent one. You are permitted to fuse with somebody that is not your Tuner, but if you fuse with somebody else’s Tuner you will incur a penalty to your Sync Rate (described above). Fusion Trinkets

A Fusion Trinket is a creatable Relic that requires 5 Copper and 2 Reprieves to craft. You can give a Fusion Trinket to any ally to increase your chances of successfully performing a fusion. A single character can carry up to 3 Fusion Trinkets attuned to other characters, but can only have one equipped at a time. A Fusion Trinket will expire after being used in a fusion once (even if that fusion attempt fails), or after 5 Reprieves in an inventory that does not belong to the crafter. You receive no benefit from equipping a Fusion Trinket that you crafted.

Denizens of Order and Chaos

The following sections detail minor enemies that can be used for Quests and Missions, as well as their common coin rewards. As future updates will include a larger bestiary for a wider range of use, this should not be considered an exhaustive list of foes. Nexus Crawler Stats STR 2 HP 10 AGI 10 EVA +5 VIT 1 DEF 0 MAG 5 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack 2d4 Pierce

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Nexus Crawlers are moderately large insectoid beings that are seemingly made out of chaotic bits and pieces of building and energy. They frequently inhabit areas near portals both to and from the Overcity, and are considered minor nuisances to most experienced Magical Girls, even in larger numbers.

 Tactics: Nexus Crawlers will generally attempt to swarm a single target, usually the most inexperienced one possible.  Affinities: Nexus Crawlers have no special weaknesses or resistances.  Abilities: Nexus Crawlers can only use the Attack ability at Close range.  Status: Nexus Crawlers do not betray their HP. They are either alive or dead.  Rewards: There are no coin rewards for defeating a Nexus Crawler. They’re too common and too easily dealt with. Large infestations of 50-300 may fetch a couple dozen Copper or a single Bronze. Overcity Wall Stats STR 1 HP 150 AGI 0 EVA +0 VIT 15 DEF 5 MAG 3 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack 4d4 Stone

From time to time, visitors to the Overcity turn around to find a wall in an alleyway that was not there previously. Infrequent and inexperienced visitors will find themselves suddenly overwhelmed by this wall as it begins shooting bricks and stone at it, only to devour the stunned magical girl. Seemingly impervious to damage, the Overcity Wall is randomly found in random alleyways and unpopulated streets all over the Overcity. Each Overcity Wall blends in with its surroundings, for maximum surprise factor.

 Tactics: Overcity Walls generally pretend to be walls until they feel it is time to strike. Once engaged, an Overcity wall will spit bricks and stones at the target until they are overwhelmed. It will not attempt to pursue fleeing foes unless they attempt to flee at Mid-Range or closer.  Affinities: Overcity Walls take 50% less damage from Stone and Metal, but suffer an extra 50% damage from Gravity, Water, and Ice. They have no contest modifiers.  Abilities: Overcity Walls only use the Attack ability at Mid-Range or closer.  Status: Overcity Walls tend to start retreating when they are at approximately 40~60% HP, but show no other outward signs of distress.  Rewards: Overcity Walls are common enough to not fetch a terribly high bounty on their own, but are problematic enough for tourism that most areas will pay to deal with a known issue. Expect 3~5 Copper for low-traffic areas and 1~3 Bronze for more populated areas.

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Living Shadow Stats STR 3 HP 30 AGI 3 EVA +1 VIT 3 DEF 1 MAG 8 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack 8d4 Dark

The Living Shadow exemplifies why one should always be wary of everything, including themselves. Legend tells of mages that became haughty, seeing themselves as divine forces upon their domains. Eventually, their abuse of the magical arts led to their own shadows being saturated enough with magic to spring to life. Seeing the first opportunity that appeared to them, the shadows sprung forth and devoured their former masters, taking their places and living out the remainder of their days slinking from shadow to shadow, seeking their next victim.

 Tactics: Living Shadows do not actively engage foes unless they are distracted. A Living Shadow will wait for hours or even days for its opportunity to strike, either due to another foe’s attack or due to the victim’s need for rest. If detected or repelled, they will immediately flee.  Affinities: Living Shadows negate the effects of all Darkness Specialization magic and take no damage from Dark or Force. They take triple damage from Light magic and damage, and cannot target foes under the effects of Reinforcement magic.  Abilities: Living Shadows primarily rely on their stealth in combat. Instead of moving between stages, a Living Shadow will move between combatants. A Living Shadow can only attack the foe it is currently in the shadow of, however it cannot be targeted except by that foe (unless another combatant that is aware of its presence has Absolute Direction or Third Eye).  Status: Living Shadows have no visual or behavioral indicators of health.  Rewards: Living Shadows are hard to kill and harder to detect, so dealing with one with will be rewarded. Expect 1~4 Bronze from random encounters and as much as 1 Silver from established threats. Emotive Sprite Stats STR 0 HP 20 AGI 6 EVA +5 VIT 2 DEF 0 MAG 5 Crit 8% LUK 4 Attack 5d4 ???

Emotive Sprites are considered one of the happiest, saddest, angriest, and most outright emotionally draining and confusing creatures in the Overcity. These little balls of emotion will spiral around on a roulette wheel of feelings, dragging any unsuspecting people nearby along for the ride. Under no circumstances should they be allowed to gather, for the results may be emotionally catastrophic.

 Tactics: Emotive Sprites behave in erratic, unpredictable ways based on their emotion. They may just as easily heal an attacker as kill them.

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 Affinities: Emotive Sprites are immune to Psychic Specialization magic. While of the proper emotion, Emotive Sprites will generate the appropriate Charges for Empath Specialization spells.  Abilities: Emotive Sprites will randomly pick between all damage types (as well as “HP Recovery”) for their Attack ability.  Status: Emotive Sprites will rotate through emotions at a much quicker rate when it is close to death. It will not likely attempt to flee as they tend to be too wrapped up in their own feelings to remember to do so.  Rewards: Emotive Sprites aren’t considered a threat until the potential for multiples in the same area exists. In this case, expect 3~5 Bronze from dealing with multiple Emotive Sprites in the same area. Expect little more than a few Copper for standalone targets. Artleech Stats STR 2 HP 10 AGI 15 EVA +7 VIT 1 DEF 0 MAG 30 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack 30d4 Untyped (magical)

This small vermin resembles a weird cross between a rat and a slug, with weird fur that glows in odd colors. A common pest in shops of the Overcity, it can also be found in the other worlds feasting on random magical items. Some artificers actually keep them as pets, as they can be helpful in discovering the properties of an item.

 Tactics: Artleeches do not act aggressively against magical girls, but given the chance will latch themselves onto Relics, weapons, and outfits, whether they are equipped or not. Each round they are latched to a Relic, that relic loses 1 charge (for no effect). If latched between encounters, that relic will have 0 charges by the time the next encounter starts.  Affinities: Artleeches aren’t particularly weak nor resistant to any type of damage.  Status: Artleeches will cower and flee if prodded enough. They rarely even consider fighting back.  Rewards: Dead Artleeches fetch no bounty, however enterprising magical girls may find a small market for Artleeches as pets, where they can sell captured and (mostly) unharmed Artleeches for anywhere from 12 Copper to 5 bronze. Noise Frog Stats STR 2 HP 30 AGI 13 EVA +9 VIT 3 DEF 1 MAG 7 Crit 10% LUK 5 Attack 20d4 Sound (any range)

Throughout the night, especially in the more humid and populated sections of the Overcity, the croak of the Noise Frogs are heard. These little pests flock to heavily-populated areas in and out of the Overcity to thrive on the noise generated by civilization, both physical and emotional. Because they have a minor

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ability to influence mundane people’s mental stability, Noise Frog populations are routinely culled back by all willing Patrons and girls.

 Tactics: The Noise Frog is unaggressive until somebody intrudes upon their courting sessions (marked by loud croaking “calls” between two or more prospective mates), and their feeding time. At this point, the frog considers the trespasser a challenge to its authority, and issues a bellowing croak. Characters that suffer damage from its Attack suffer the Daze condition for 1 round.  Affinities: Noise Frogs will absorb Sound damage, restoring HP equal to the damage they would have taken, and they take 25% less damage from Empathic spells, however they are extremely prone to Beast spells, taking 200% damage from those spells.  Status: Noise Frogs fight to the death and will not rest until somebody in the fight is dead. Noise Frogs do not flee, but will not pursue if fled from.  Rewards: Single Noise Frogs can be captured and sold as pets to aristocrats for as much as 1 Silver (but likely trending towards 7 Bronze). Rewards for clearing out infestations are usually in the ballpark of 10 Bronze. Stormwalker Stats STR 2 HP 60 AGI 25 EVA +15 VIT 6 DEF 2 MAG 12 Crit 10% LUK 5 Attack 12d4 Lightning OR 25d4 Air

Among the list of things that may raise eyebrows from new residents to the Overcity, the weather forecast of “Afternoon Showers with a 40% chance of Stormwalkers” may be near the top of the list. Stormwalkers only show themselves in cloudy and rainy weather, often revisiting the sites of lightning strikes, hurricanes, and tornado touchdowns.

Unlike many denizens of the Overcity, Stormwalkers are actually fairly amicable most of the time, and even sometimes carry conversation with others. However, they are prone to random bouts of erratic behavior where they are unable to be reasoned with, and they go on a demolition rampage. At this point, Magical Girls are dispatched to take them out, regardless of their potential level of sentience. The Stormwalkers themselves seem to have no problem with this, and it sometimes seems as if they’re merely being dissipated, to return with the next storm.

 Tactics: Stormwalkers don’t engage in combat by default, but when they do, they employ long- range lightning strikes, and use bursts of wind to knock back foes. Because of the amount of electricity contained in their bodies, anyone at Close range to a Stormwalker will take 2d4 Lightning damage at the start of the Stormwalker’s turn.  Affinities: Stormwalkers take 75% less damage from Slash, Pierce, Strike, and Water damage. Additionally, they are immune to Air and Lightning specialization magic, and absorb Air and Lightning damage.  Status: Because their shape is composed of concentrated clouds, Stormwalkers will lose size and sections of their body as they suffer more damage. They leave behind no corpse.

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 Rewards: Problematic Stormwalkers can fetch a bounty of 2 Silver, but a problem exists where it becomes hard to report the bounty due to the lack of a Stormwalker’s corpse, meaning most reports end up getting a lesser reward of 5 Bronze. Bloodlust Golem Stats STR 18 HP 150 AGI 6 EVA +7 VIT 15 DEF 5 MAG 2 Crit 16% LUK 8 Attack 18d4 Slash

A putrid golem conjured by wizards in an attempt to avoid sending civilian troops into mass combat. Commonly found near the sites of old battles, these humanoid-shaped piles of metal, blood, runes, and filth are possessed by spirits that reveled in the clash of mortal combat. They don’t wander outside of their small territory, but bills may be posted regarding golems that have been halting progress of a caravan or exploration group.

 Tactics: Bloodlust Golems immediately engage any foe that comes within their detection radius. They pursue any combatant that has fled until either it or the foe has fallen. The attack of a Bloodlust Golem is Close range, and restores HP to the Golem equal to the amount of damage dealt.  Affinities: This particular type of golem is susceptible to Metal magic, suffering a -2d6 penalty to contests against Metal spells. It is immune to Reinforcement and Empathic magic.  Status: A Bloodlust Golem shows no outward signs of stress, but will take two turns in a row while it is at less than 50% of its maximum HP.  Rewards: Defeating a bloodlust golem is worth 1 Silver. Quicksilver Adder Stats STR 1 HP 60 AGI 20 EVA +12 VIT 20 DEF 6 MAG 1 Crit 8% LUK 4 Attack 3d4 Pierce (ignores DEF)

The Quicksilver Adder has been a tool of assassins for ages. Its incredibly lethal bite can drop targets in seconds, first paralyzing them, and then rendering them completely unconscious, followed by death. Due to the composition of their bodies, Quicksilver Adders prove to be difficult to kill as well.

 Tactics: Quicksilver Adders are highly aggressive and will attempt to bite anything and all flesh within their reach. If they successfully deal damage with their Attack, the target of that attack must Contest their VIT against the Adder’s VIT or have the Poison condition applied to them once per point of failure (5 turns each). When the Adder successfully applies a Condition(s) with an Attack, they lose 2 VIT.

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 Affinities: Adders cannot restore HP or stats without a Reprieve. Additionally, they are weak to Beast and Metal spells, taking double the damage from such spells.  Status: Adders will flee when they are at less than half of their health. Afterwards, the Adder will wait in ambush to exact revenge on the foe that scared it off.  Rewards: Quicksilver Adders are serious threats to large sections of the populace. A single adder is worth 15 Bronze, but if you manage to cull an infestation, as much as 3 Silver may be in your future. Overcity Fuzz Stats STR 6 HP 60 AGI 6 EVA +6 VIT 6 DEF 2 MAG 6 Crit 12% LUK 6 Attack 30d6 JUSTICE5

One of the many factions of the Overcity that sees themselves as the place’s central pillar of Justice, the Overcity Fuzz are spectral beings formed of the concentrated feelings and passions of all bringers of Justice from the past, present, and future. Completely sentient and capable of reason, the Fuzzes’ main issue is that the basis for their Justice is often poorly-defined, due to being made up of many different eons’ concepts of Justice. As such, while they are generally respected, it is likely that something as trivial as leaving your shoes untied may be perceived as breaking some unwritten law in a Fuzz’s head, and then you find yourself locked in combat.

 Tactics: The Overcity Fuzz cannot detect Civilian form Magical Girls, and are unable to target them. Additionally, the Fuzz cannot inflict damage to foes without using its Possession active ability to obtain a material form. A Fuzz can sacrifice 15 HP to apply the Bind condition to a Target (until the end of the encounter) as an SP 2 ability.  Affinities: The Fuzz are resistant to Light magic, taking only 50% of the damage from Light spells and Light damage. Additionally, Slash, Strike, and Pierce attacks all deal 10% damage to an Overcity Fuzz. Spirit and Darkness spells inflict double the damage as normal. Overcity Fuzz are considered spiritual beings, meaning that their resistances and weaknesses are ignored by Spectral weapons and abilities.  Status: When a small group of 3-5 Fuzz are injured and/or defeated, they will call for backup, which will arrive in the form of more Fuzz and OC-50s that intrude 2 rounds later. Otherwise they show wear and tear as if they were human.  Rewards: Case-by-Case basis. Generally rewards will not be handed out for simply dispatching a handful of Fuzz, but certain individuals and groups would rather see the Fuzz go, and will pay handsomely for such things.

5 Note: JUSTICE attribute damage cannot inflict harm to anyone, as it is simply the Fuzz shouting various phrases at the Target.

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OC-50 Stats STR 12 HP 300 AGI 5 EVA -5 VIT 30 DEF 10 MAG 0 Crit 4% LUK 2 Attack 15d4 Strike (Fist); 12d4 Slash (Sword); 5d6 Pierce (Gun)

The OC-50s are pseudo-golems made of various car and robot parts found lying around. In the absence of such things, stone and metal armor is used instead. These hulking figures are used by the Overcity Fuzz to enforce their will on the more physically resistant members of the Overcity. Most Fuzz squads have at least one OC-50 in their midst.

 Tactics: After being possessed by a Fuzz, the OC-50 will attack whatever foe the Fuzz was attempting to apprehend. Without a Fuzz operating it, it is incapable of action. If it has a gun or a sword or similar weapon equipped to its form, it will use that to attack, but otherwise it utilizes its fists.  Affinities: OC-50s are susceptible to Stone, Metal, and Fire spells, and will take 150% damage from those spells and damage types. OC-50s are immune to all Conditions.  Status: If an OC-50 is the target of an ability that would reduce its HP to 0 or render it unable to act, as a reactive ability the Fuzz inside can eject himself before the OC-50 takes the damage.  Rewards: OC-50s do not have an associated bounty on their own, but may usually be harvested for scrap. As with the Fuzz themselves, some individuals and groups may wish to see you take out groups of OC-50s. Childspike Stats STR 15 or 5 HP 100 AGI 5 or 15 EVA +10 or +15 VIT 10 DEF 3 MAG 30 Crit 30% LUK 15 Attack 15d4 (See Text)

When you generate a Childspike for combat, choose whether it will specialize in STR or AGI. The chosen stat becomes 15 and the other stat becomes 5.

Commonly mistaken as a Chimera, the Childspike is a cluster of magic and mass that touched the raw imaginative potential of one or more young beings. Childspikes are fiercely loyal to the child or children responsible for their creation (usually seen as an “imaginairy friend”), but cannot be seen by adults without assistance. Despite this, however, a Childspike is still incredibly dangerous. It will not inflict harm at the whim of a child, but will act in that child’s defense if it considers something a genuine threat.

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ages, the Childspike will break off and begin wandering around, seeking a new partner. At this point, the Childspike will usually become more aggressive in an attempt to defend itself from any perceived threat.

 Tactics: Childspikes can employ any manner of attack, but will have a maximum of 3 damage types that they can utilize. Some Childspikes shoot rockets and lasers, others use large fists or arms, and others don’t have any proper weapons at all. When fighting a Childspike, Magical Girls and Natural Monster Girls with a physical age of 13 or more cannot target the Childspike without having been struck by it in the last round, unless they have Third Eye as a Power. Dark Magical Girls and Corrupted Monster Girls retain the ability to see a Childspike until the physical age of 16 due to their closer ties to the chaotic nature of raw imagination.  Affinities: A Childspike takes 50% less damage from a single damage attribute (chosen upon generation), and takes 50% more damage from two other damage attributes (also chosen upon generation).  Status: A Childspike does not show any outward change when fighting, beyond what may be assumed of the form it takes. A mechanical-oriented childspike, for instance, will likely break down as it takes more damage.  Rewards: Childspikes are considered dangerous, but only when provoked. A posted bounty can be expected to be around 5-15 Bronze, but a reported slaying without an associated bounty will only fetch about 10 copper. Phonexian Flytrap Stats STR 3 HP 50 (recovers 2d6 when hit) AGI 0 EVA +0 VIT 5 DEF 1 MAG 17 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack 17d4 Fire

The Phonexian Cluster is an invaluable plant found in many secluded sections of the Overcity, and all around the multiverse. A relatively normal plant, it periodically mutates into a fierce monster that will destroy anything that attempts to pluck it for flowers or seeds, burning them until nothing but ash remains, then digesting the ashes.

 Tactics: Flytraps pretend to be Phonexian Cluster Plants until somebody attempts to procure from it or a nearby plant, at which point it attacks immediately. Cautious herbalists know to look for the wood-lined eye, which is usually closed and not present on the non-mutated plant. As a side note, Flytraps will regenerate 2d6 HP every time they are struck, as a Trigger ability.  Affinities: Flytraps absorb Fire damage and heal an amount equal to the damage they would have taken, and are immune to the Burn condition. Additionally, they are immune to the effects (but not damage) of Wood magic. Flytraps take 50% extra damage from Ice, and automatically lose contests made to Freeze them.  Status: Flytraps will start sputtering reserve flames when under severe duress, and their attacks will become able to target up to 3 foes simultaneously while at 40% of their HP or less.  Rewards: There is no coin reward for defeating a Flytrap, however you can always find one or two Phonexian Clusters in or around it when slain.

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Chronos Sistre Stats STR 4 HP 90 AGI 14 EVA +24 VIT 14 DEF 3 MAG 4 Crit 68% LUK 34 Attack 9d4 Slash

Eons ago, before the Dawn of Time, was a dragon named Vervani. This dragon held domain over the threads of Time, guiding it to the best and brightest future possible. Humanity originally served Vervani as her envoys, but revolted, insistent on creating their own selfish future.

…or at least that’s what the Sistre of the Chronos Pact would have people believe. While Vervani’s existence has been verified by scholars, her lips are sealed on whether or not any of the story is true. Her followers consist of many creatures that have been steeped in the temporal energies from the great beyond, to the point where it would seem that these warped beings serve more Horror than Deity. Many former magical girls fill their ranks, drawing the attention of both the Beacon (to purge them) and the Ebon Mint (to employ them).

 Tactics: Chronos Sistres are sentient beings capable of tactics and reason that adapt to the situation at hand. They employ primarily time-based magic, and will rewind time for brief moments to remove damage. Masters of time manipulation, these creatures are not easily struck by abilities that permit evasion.  Affinities: Chronos Sistres are weak to the forces of Gravity, as Space is their antithesis, and take 200% extra damage from Gravity magic and Force damage. However, they are completely immune to Time-based magic cast on themselves.  Status: A Chronos Sistre will, like most sentient beings, attempt to flee when the going gets tough, but may stand their ground in certain circumstances.  Rewards: Chronos Sistres are considered dangerous cultists, and slaying one will be rewarded with 5-9 Silver. Cosmos Sistre Stats STR 4 HP 40 AGI 4 EVA +4 VIT 4 DEF 1 MAG 60 Crit 8% LUK 4 Attack 60d4 Force

At the Weaving of The Fabric, the great god Tetranu declared that all of Space shall belong to him, and gained such a mastery over its threads and cloths that he became known as the God of Space. To his 7 followers, he instructed the arts of weaving the matter and minds of their vassals into the perfect beings. To this day, the Sistres of the Cosmos Contract maintain that they are a result of those arts, and thus have the knowledge and wisdom needed to guide humanity to their best. Because of these claims, they’ve

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managed to attract the attention of both the Beacon (to attempt to learn) and the Ebon Mint (to attempt to exploit).

No matter who you ask, though, Cosmos Sistres are masters of their craft. Formerly humans and magical girls themselves, they found wisdom and power that shifted them into beings of pure force and matter. Unlike the Chronos Sistres, who are generally more aggressive and frontal in their assaults, Cosmos Sistres instead rely on spatial subterfuge, diverting hallways to lead elsewhere, dropping large vending machines on foes from a distance, and other such stealthy tactics.

 Tactics: Cosmos Sistres are sentient beings capable of tactics and reason that adapt to the situation at hand. They employ primarily space-based magic, and if confronted directly will redirect attacks away from themselves by manipulating the space around them.  Affinities: Cosmos Sistres are weak to the forces of Time, as their spatial manipulation cannot stop the clock, and take 200% extra damage from Time magic. However, they are completely immune to Gravity-based magic cast on themselves.  Status: A Cosmos Sistre will, like most sentient beings, attempt to flee when the going gets tough, but may stand their ground in certain circumstances.  Rewards: Cosmos Sistres are generally peaceful, but aggressive ones are considered a tremendous threat to all involved. Because of the tremendous difficulty involved in slaying one, a posted bounty is worth 1 Gold coin. Living Rope Stats STR 1 HP 10 AGI 1 EVA +0 VIT 1 DEF 0 MAG 2 Crit 0% LUK 0 Attack See Text

The Living Rope is a creature formerly classified as a Relic. Living Ropes are found in many a dungeon, serving as a surprise for unwary travelers by binding them up and forcing them to be privy to any dangers of the area, such as traps and foes. No real threat on their own, seasoned magical girls learn to spot the telltale gold thread woven in to the braid, and look around for an ambush.

 Tactics: Living Ropes will do nothing until somebody steps near them or touches them, at which point they will apply the Pin condition until slain. While they are applying the Pin condition, the Pinned combatant will take double the damage the Living Rope does.  Affinities: Living Ropes have no particular weaknesses or resistances.  Status: Living Ropes show no outward signs of duress.  Rewards: Living Ropes are fairly common, and only result in a single Copper if slain. However, Living Ropes are usually accompanied by much more lucrative foes, or are guarding nearby treasure.

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Errata and Fixes for v1.7:

 Minions are now immune to the Fear condition applied by “Marked”.  Gifted Item now allows you to select any Relic for its choice.  Titanic now split into Titanic/Miniscule.  Titanic’s stat increase changed to +1 STR and +1 VIT. [Previously +2 VIT]

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