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    Fantasy Knights
    Fantasy Knights
    Fantasy Knights
    Ebook84 pages37 minutes

    Fantasy Knights

    By Charles Rocha

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    Fantasy Knights is an introductory sword-and-sorcery role-playing system for experienced gamemasters and beginning adventurers. To play it, you need only a pencil, paper, and six-sided dice. It is suitable for short campaigns and one-off adventures.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCharles Rocha
    Release dateMay 7, 2022
    ISBN9781005871000
    Fantasy Knights
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    Charles Rocha

    Charles Rocha is a graduate of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in British Literature. Currently he works as an ESL instructor in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine. He has had stories and essays published in small journals and online story websites.

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      Fantasy Knights - Charles Rocha

      Fantasy Knights

      Fantasy Knights

      A Role-Playing Game System

      By Charles Rocha

      Copyright © 1989-2022 by Charles Rocha

      Published by Charles Rocha at Smashwords

      ISBN 9781005871000 (epub version)

      Cover design by Charles Rocha

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Contents

      1. Setting Up the Character

      1.1 Introduction

      1.2 Overview to Setting Up a Character

      1.3 Basic Characteristics

      1.4 Non-Human Races

      1.5 Characteristic Modifiers

      1.6 Character Specialization

      1.7 Special Qualities for Humans

      1.8 Craft & Vocation Skills

      2. Skills & Abilities

      2.1 Using Skills

      2.2 Increasing Skill Levels

      2.3 List of Skills

      3. Magic

      3.1 Introduction to Magic Spells

      3.2 Basic Rules on Spells

      3.3 List of Magical Spells

      3.4 Potions, Scrolls & Amulets

      4. Outfitting

      4.1 Currency

      4.2 Encumbrance

      4.3 Starting Equipment

      4.4 Weapons & Armor

      4.5 Adventuring Equipment List

      4.6 Weapons List

      5. Resolution of Events

      5.1 Time & Distance Metrics

      5.2 Basic Skills Resolution

      5.3 Using Craft & Vocation Skills

      5.4 Combat Actions and Events

      5.4.1 Battle Actions

      5.4.2 Striking with a Weapon

      5.4.3 Blocks & Parries

      5.4.4 Close-Call Initiatives for Actions

      5.4.5 Shield or Weapon Critical Block

      5.4.6 Weapon Critical Hits

      5.4.7 Creature Critical Hits

      5.4.8 Weapon Fumbles

      5.4.9 Spell Fumbles

      5.5 General Characteristic Tests

      5.6 Effects of Fatigue

      5.7 Effects of Alcohol

      5.8 Damage to Inanimate Objects

      6. Gamemaster Charts & Tables

      6.1 Falls

      Table 6.1.1 Fall Damage

      Table 6.1.2 Specific Injuries from Fall

      6.2 Diseases & Poisons

      Table 6.2.1 Diseases

      Table 6.2.2 Poisons

      6.3 NPC Behavior

      Table 6.3.1 NPC & Creature Morale

      Table 6.3.2 NPC Reactions

      Table 6.3.3 NPC Reactions

      6.4 NPC Generation

      Table 6.4.1 Basic Characteristics for NPCs

      Table 6.4.2 Skills for NPCs

      Table 6.4.3 Weapons for NPCs

      Table 6.4.4 Armor for NPCs

      Table 6.4.5 General Spells for NPCs

      Table 6.4.6 Battle Spells for NPCs

      Table 6.4.7 Random Magic Items

      Table 6.4.8 Random Adventuring Equipment

      6.5 Towns & Other Settlements

      Table 6.5.1 Availability of Business Establishments

      Table 6.5.2 Quality & Prices of Goods & Services

      Table 6.5.3 Condition of Goods to be Purchased

      7. Creatures

      7.1 Basic Rules

      7.2 Supernatural Forces

      7.3 List of Creatures

      Bone Eater

      Centaur

      Chimera

      Death Jelly

      Dog

      Donkey or Mule

      Dragon

      Gargoyle

      Ghoul

      Giant Eagle

      Giant Rat

      Giant Scorpion

      Giant Spider

      Goblin

      Griffon

      Harpy

      Hill Giant

      Hobgoblin

      Hydra

      Lizard Man

      Minotaur

      Ogre

      Ogre Mage

      Orc

      Rakshasa

      Scavenger Lizard

      Shadow

      Skeleton Warrior

      Troll

      Vampire

      Wolf

      Wraith

      Zombie

      Additional Material

      About the Author

      Other Books by this Author

      1. Setting Up the Character

      1.1 Introduction

      Fantasy Knights is a simple, introductory fantasy role-playing system for experienced gamemasters and beginning adventurers. For play, it only requires a pencil, paper, and six-sided dice. It is suitable for short campaigns and one-off adventures.

      1.2 Overview to Setting Up a Character

      This is the sequence of steps for setting up a character. Follow these steps in order:

      1. Choose name, race,

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