DRAFT 8.16.2012 - 2 Live Fantasy Roleplaying DRAFT 8.16.2012 - 2 Copyright Copyright © 2006, 2007, 2012 Mythical Journeys, LLC Acknowledgements Mythical Journeys, LLC would like to thank the following people for their hard work in making this rule book possible: Project Manager: Jonathan Dale, without whom this rule book would not have been possible. Mythical Journeys II Rules Team Gene Barry Liz Bischof Brandon Boucher David Chau Jonathan Dale Troy Danko Dan Desilets Paul DiNunno Brian Harvard Zoë Lawson Grant Lower Carl Mikkelson Derik Rochon Mike Romatelli Dave Tamburin Eric Tetreault Scott Thompson Mythical Journeys II Settings Team Brandon Boucher Jarrid Clifton Chris Dahlberg Jonathan Dale David Decker Dan Desilets Paul DiNunno Dennis Fusaro III Jeremy Glidden Nikki Guarino Brian Harvard Michael Henthorne Bizzy Jacobs Jessi Jaffe Larry Joyce Allison Kara Kim Langstaff Zoë Lawson Amber Loomis Grant Lower Todd Maguire Todd Pahner Cameron Peterson Mike Romatelli Sara Shatkyvich Meg Steele Brian Swedis Eric Tetreault Scott Thompson Steph Tyll Models Tatiana Antunes Abby Barry Gene Barry Seth Bender Eric Burt Saurav Chatterjee Jonathan Dale Jay Gormley Derek Herrera Angela Jacobs Jessi Jaffe Allison Kara Zoë Lawson Amber Loomis Jen Mailloux-Rochon Kaitlyn McCarthy Amanda Parla Sara Shatkyvich Dave Smith Meg Steele Scott Thompson Steph Tyll Special thanks to The Lady and the Leopard for supplying costuming. Photographers: Derik Rochon and Eric Tetreault Graphic Editor: Derik Rochon Editorial Staff Liz Bischof Jonathan Dale Zoë Lawson Todd Pahner Eric Tetreault Layout & Design: Zoë Lawson Mythical Journeys Logo: Louis LeClerc Original Mythical Journeys Game Concept Dan Desilets Brad Harrison Brian Harvard Craig Laprise Louis LeClerc Ian Sudimak Paul Swedis Eric Tetreault Notice All rules in this guide are subject to change. Please visit http://www.mythicaljourneys.com for errata and updates. 2.5 DRAFT 8.16.2012 - 2 Contents Welcome to Mythical Journeys ....................................vii Elves ..................................................................................20 What is Mythical Journeys? ....................................................vii Famori ...............................................................................21 Why Mythical Journeys ............................................................ix Humans ............................................................................22 The Basics ................................................................................. xii Ra'Kash .............................................................................23 Combat ............................................................................. xii Wargs ................................................................................24 Healing ............................................................................. xii Special Races ............................................................................25 Death and Dying ............................................................ xii Dark Elves, Half .............................................................25 Safety Calls ...................................................................... xii Enselari .............................................................................26 Spells ................................................................................ xii Fiend Elves .......................................................................27 Beneficial Magic ............................................................. xiii Frost Elves .......................................................................27 Effects ............................................................................. xiii Goblins .............................................................................28 Durations .........................................................................xiv Mistborn ..........................................................................29 Special Attacks ................................................................xiv Orcs ...................................................................................30 Traps and Poison ............................................................xiv Varns dos Sedrin .............................................................31 Treasure and Other Items .............................................xiv Unique Races ...........................................................................32 Searching People and Monsters ....................................xv Racial Skills ..............................................................................33 Where to Go From Here .......................................................xvi If You Are Playing ..........................................................xvi Chapter 3 - Skills ......................................................... 35 If You Are Casting .........................................................xvi Learning Skills .........................................................................35 Crafting Skills ..........................................................................35 Skill Descriptions ....................................................................37 Part 1 - Getting Started Chapter 4 - Preparing for the Event ......................... 57 Chapter 1 - Making a Character ...................................3 Weapons ....................................................................................57 Character Creation .................................................................... 4 Armor ........................................................................................57 Character History ..................................................................... 5 Light Armor .....................................................................58 Character Classes ...................................................................... 8 Medium Armor ................................................................58 Divine Classes: Sanctity and Devotion ......................... 8 Heavy Armor ....................................................................58 Fighting Classes: Finesse and Might ............................ 9 Helmets ............................................................................59 Magical Classes: Power and Sight ................................. 9 Shields ..............................................................................59 Stealth Classes: Precision and Subtlety ........................ 9 Costuming ................................................................................59 General Skills ..................................................................10 What Not to Wear .........................................................60 Craft Skills ......................................................................10 The Test ...........................................................................60 Character Skills .......................................................................10 Costuming For Cast .......................................................60 Reserves ............................................................................11 Real World Equipment ..........................................................60 Choices .............................................................................11 General Information ...............................................................61 Character Advancement ..........................................................12 Web Site ...........................................................................61 Resetting Your Character .............................................12 Contacting Us .................................................................61 Advanced Classes ............................................................12 Before the Game ......................................................................61 Chapter 2 - Races ......................................................... 17 User Profile .....................................................................61 Privacy Policy ..................................................................62 Race Overview .........................................................................17 Membership .....................................................................62 Basic Races .......................................................................17 Registration and Refunds .............................................62 Special Races ...................................................................18 Parental Consent .............................................................62 Basic Races ...............................................................................19 Participant Agreement Form ........................................62 Dwarves ............................................................................19 iii DRAFT 8.16.2012 - 2 Contents Part 2 - Playing the Game The Dead Don't Sneeze! ...............................................81 Chapter 5 - Arriving at Game ....................................65 Chapter 8 - Sounds of Battle .....................................85 Setup .........................................................................................66 Special Attacks .........................................................................86 Sleeping Arrangements ...........................................................66 Melee Weapon