Much Abides

Though Much is Taken, Much Abides

Game Description

Amber is made weak by time and fate, but is still strong in will. Twenty years ago a new King, Random, returned victorious from the Patternfall War fought in the Courts of Chaos. The Epoch of Oberon had ended, and Eric's attempt to ignite a new age of glory had already died in ashes when it had scarcely begun. The King found he had inherited a kingdom cut off from its trading partners, depleted by war, and only kept afloat in the intervening years by the heroic efforts of Prince Regent Gerard. Random marshaled his family, declaring that some work of noble note may yet be done, not unbecoming men that strove with Gods. Slowly, Amber began to regain itself and chart its destiny anew.

Now you are younger members of the royal family in service to the throne, working not only to preserve and defend Amber, but to create the Amber of the future. Diplomats, soldiers, traders, courtiers, and provocateurs, you must be proud, bold, pleasant, resolute, and now and then stab, as occasion serves.

Character Generation

Character generation (and game mechanics in general) for this game is based on Lords of Gossamer and Shadow, which can be thought of as a version 2.0 of Amber Diceless Role-playing Game. There are a few differences, especially the introduction of Packages

Character Points

Characters will be built using 130 character points, with attributes starting at Amber rank. Initially characters may purchase any of the powers described in the Powers section (below), and may purchase Item qualities and powers up to the four-point level.

In addition, each character will receive an extra pool of 20 points, which can only be spent on packages. Characters may spend additional points out of their remaining 130 points on packages as desired. The package auction will occur before other character point expenditures are finalized.

Packages

See: Character Packages

Attributes

There are four attributes, three of which are the traditional stats of Psyche, Endurance, and Warfare.

I am replacing Strength with a new attribute, Physicality. Physicality includes the traditional abilities associated with Strength but is also a factor (along with Warfare) in armed melee combat, running, and feats of athleticism and physical dexterity.

Available Powers

See: Available Powers

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