<data>
<p>This Discipline can be used to restore <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points lost in combat. If you possess this skill you may restore 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point to your total for every numbered section of the book you pass through in which you are not involved in combat. (This is only to be used after your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> has fallen below its original level.) Remember that your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> cannot rise above its original level.</p>
- <p>If you choose this skill write <quote><a idref="topics-healing">Healing</a>.
+ 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point for each section without combat</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill write <quote><a idref="topics-healing">Healing</a>.
<ch.plus/> 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point for each section without combat</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>(see the <a idref="topics-healing">Healing</a> entry in the <a idref="topics">Topical Guide</a>)</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Possessing Weaponskill doesn<ch.apos/>t <strong>necessarily</strong> mean that you start out with that <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a>, but you might.</em></p>
</blockquote>
- <p>You cannot carry more than 2 <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a>. If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponskill in <ch.blankline/>
+ 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points if this <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> carried</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>You cannot carry more than 2 <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a>. If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponskill in <ch.blankline/>
<ch.plus/> 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points if this <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> carried</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
</data>
</section>
<data>
<p>This enables a Kai Lord to attack an enemy using the force of his mind. It can be used at the same time as normal combat <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> and adds two extra points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>. Not all the creatures encountered on this adventure will be harmed by Mindblast. You will be told if a creature is immune.</p>
- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Mindblast:
+ 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Mindblast:
<ch.plus/> 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
</data>
</section>
<li><em>Weaponskill<ch.emdash/>adds 2 points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> if using the <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> with which you are skilled.</em></li>
<li><em>Mindblast<ch.emdash/>adds 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points to your total when used against an opponent who isn<ch.apos/>t immune.</em></li>
</ul>
- <p><em>These bonuses are replaced by their Magnakai Discipline equivalent (e.g. acquiring Weaponmastery in your Weaponskill <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> gives you a +3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus<ch.emdash/>not +5).</em></p>
+ <p><em>These bonuses are replaced by their Magnakai Discipline equivalent (e.g. acquiring Weaponmastery in your Weaponskill <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> gives you a <ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus<ch.emdash/>not <ch.plus/>5).</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>After studying <cite>The Book of the Magnakai</cite>, you have also reached the rank of Kai Master Superior, which means that you have learnt <em>three</em> of the Magnakai Disciplines listed below. It is up to you to choose which three skills these are. As all of the Magnakai Disciplines will be of use to you at some point on your adventure, pick your three with care. The correct use of a Magnakai Discipline at the right time can save your life.</p>
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Possessing Weaponmastery doesn<ch.apos/>t <strong>necessarily</strong> mean that you start out with that <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a>, but you might.</em></p>
</blockquote>
- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponmastery:
+ 3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>, and tick your chosen <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> on the <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> list. You cannot carry more than two <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponmastery:
<ch.plus/> 3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>, and tick your chosen <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> on the <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> list. You cannot carry more than two <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Improvements: (see <a idref="mkimprv">Improved Magnakai Disciplines</a> and <a idref="mklevels">Levels of Magnakai Training</a>) These improvements and those for subsequent Magnakai Disciplines are listed here for your convenience.</em></p>
<dl class="paragraphed">
<meta><title>Curing</title></meta>
<data>
<p>The possessor of this skill can restore 1 lost <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point to his total for every numbered section of the book through which he passes, provided he is not involved in combat. (This can only be done after his <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> has fallen below its original level.) This Magnakai Discipline also enables a Kai Master to cure disease, blindness, and any combat wounds sustained by others, as well as himself. Using the knowledge mastery of this skill provides will also allow a Kai Master to identify the properties of any herbs, roots, and potions that may be encountered during the adventure.</p>
- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Curing:
+ 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point for each section without combat</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Curing:
<ch.plus/> 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point for each section without combat</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>(see the <a idref="topics-healing">Healing</a> entry in the <a idref="topics">Topical Guide</a>)</em></p>
<p><em>Improvements: (see <a idref="mkimprv">Improved Magnakai Disciplines</a> and <a idref="mklevels">Levels of Magnakai Training</a>)</em></p>
<data>
<p>This psychic skill enables a Kai Master to attack an enemy using the force of his mind. It can be used as well as normal combat <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapons</a> and adds 4 extra points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>.</p>
<p>It is a powerful Discipline, but it is also a costly one. For every round of combat in which you use Psi-surge, you must deduct 2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points. A weaker form of Psi-surge called Mindblast can be used against an enemy without losing any <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points, but it will add only 2 extra points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>. Psi-surge cannot be used if your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> falls to 6 points or below, and not all of the creatures encountered on your adventure will be affected by it; you will be told if a creature is immune.</p>
- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Psi-surge:
+4 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points but <ch.minus/>2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points per round</quote> and <quote>Mindblast: +2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Psi-surge:
<ch.plus/>4 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points but <ch.minus/>2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points per round</quote> and <quote>Mindblast: <ch.plus/>2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points</quote> on your <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Improvements: (see <a idref="mkimprv">Improved Magnakai Disciplines</a> and <a idref="mklevels">Levels of Magnakai Training</a>)</em></p>
<dl class="paragraphed">
<data>
<dl>
<dt>Circle of Fire</dt>
- <dd>
+1 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> +2 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
+ <dd>
<ch.plus/>1 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> <ch.plus/>2 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
<dt>Circle of Light</dt>
- <dd>0 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a>
+3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
+ <dd>0 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a>
<ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
<dt>Circle of Solaris</dt>
- <dd>
+1 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> +3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
+ <dd>
<ch.plus/>1 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> <ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
<dt>Circle of the Spirit</dt>
- <dd>
+3 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> +3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
+ <dd>
<ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-cs"><typ class="attribute">CS</typ></a> <ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-ep"><typ class="attribute">EP</typ></a></dd>
</dl>
<p>All bonus points that you acquire by completing a <a idref="topics-lorecircles">Lore-circle</a> are additions to your basic <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> and <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> scores.</p>
</data>
<li><em><a idref="wpnmstry">Weaponmastery</a><ch.emdash/>adds 3 points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> (4 if you reached the Kai rank of <a idref="scion">Scion-Kai</a>) if using the <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> with which you are skilled.</em></li>
<li><em><a idref="psisurge">Psi-surge</a><ch.emdash/>adds 4 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points to your total when used against an opponent who isn<ch.apos/>t immune, at the cost of 2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points per round of combat. Mindblast can still be used to add two points to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> without loss of endurance points. (If you reached the Kai rank of Archmaster, Psi-surge will add 6 points to <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> at the cost of 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point per round of combat and Mindblast will add 3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points at no <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> penalty.)</em></li>
</ul>
- <p><em>These bonuses are replaced by their Grand Master Discipline equivalent (e.g. acquiring <a idref="gwpnmtry">Grand Weaponmastery</a> in a <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> with which you have <a idref="wpnmstry">Weaponmastery</a> gives you a +5 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus<ch.emdash/>not +8).</em></p>
+ <p><em>These bonuses are replaced by their Grand Master Discipline equivalent (e.g. acquiring <a idref="gwpnmtry">Grand Weaponmastery</a> in a <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> with which you have <a idref="wpnmstry">Weaponmastery</a> gives you a <ch.plus/>5 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus<ch.emdash/>not <ch.plus/>8).</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Now, through the pursuit of your new skills and the further development of your innate Kai abilities, you have set out upon a path of discovery that no other Kai Grand Master has ever attempted with success. Your determination to become the first Kai Supreme Master, by acquiring total proficiency in all twelve of the Grand Master Disciplines, is an awe-inspiring challenge. You will be venturing into the unknown, pushing back the boundaries of human limitation in the pursuit of greatness and the cause of Good. May the blessings of the gods Kai and Ishir go with you as you begin your brave and noble quest.</p>
<p>In the years following the demise of the Darklords you have reached the rank of Kai Grand Defender, which means that you have mastered four of the Grand Master Disciplines listed below. It is up to you to choose which four Disciplines these are. As all of the Grand Master Disciplines will be of use to you at some point during your adventure, pick your four skills with care. The correct use of a Grand Master Discipline at the right time could save your life.</p>
<p>Subtract the <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> of your enemy from this total. The result is your Combat Ratio. Enter it on the <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>Example</p>
<p>Lone Wolf (<a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> 28) is attacked by a pack of Doomwolves (<a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> 30). He is taken by surprise and is not given the opportunity of evading their attack. Lone Wolf has the Grand Master Discipline of Kai-surge to which the Doomwolves are not immune, so Lone Wolf adds 8 points to his <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>, giving him a total <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> of 36.</p>
- <p>He subtracts the Doomwolf pack<ch.apos/>s <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of
+6. (36-30 = +6). +6 is noted on the <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
+ <p>He subtracts the Doomwolf pack<ch.apos/>s <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of
<ch.plus/>6. (36-30 = <ch.plus/>6). <ch.plus/>6 is noted on the <a idref="topics-actionchart">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
</li>
<li><p><a id="kai-stage3">When you have your Combat Ratio</a>, pick a number from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>.</p></li>
<li>
<p>Turn to the Combat Results Table on the inside back cover of this book. Along the top of the chart are shown the Combat Ratio numbers. Find the number that is the same as your Combat Ratio and cross-reference it with the random number that you have picked (the random numbers appear on the side of the chart). You now have the number of <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points lost by both Lone Wolf and his enemy in this round of combat. (E represents points lost by the enemy; LW represents points lost by Lone Wolf.)</p>
<p>Example</p>
- <p>The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and the Doomwolf Pack has been established as
+6. If the number picked from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a> is a 2, then the result of the first round of combat is:</p>
+ <p>The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and the Doomwolf Pack has been established as
<ch.plus/>6. If the number picked from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a> is a 2, then the result of the first round of combat is:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lone Wolf loses 3 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points (plus an additional 1 point for using Kai-surge).</li>
<li>Doomwolf Pack loses 7 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points.</li>
<dt><a id="topics-adgana">Adgana</a></dt>
<dd>
<p>(<a idref="topics-backpack">Backpack Item</a>) The leaves of the Adgana plant are a potent narcotic popular among the warriors of Magnamund. When dried, crushed, and eaten, they provide a potent enhancement to <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> for the duration of a fight, but at a high potential cost.</p>
- <p>Use of Adgana will grant a bonus of
+6 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> for the duration of a fight when first used (i.e. all combats listed in a single numbered section). Immediately upon completing the combat, you must pick a number from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>. If that number is either a 0 or a 1, you have become addicted to Adgana, and must reduce your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> score permanently by 4 points.</p>
- <p>Regardless of whether addiction is suffered on the first use or not, future doses of Adgana will provide a bonus of only
+3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>. Addiction must still be checked for at the end of a combat, but now occurs on a pick of 0, 1, 2, or 3 from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
+ <p>Use of Adgana will grant a bonus of
<ch.plus/>6 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> for the duration of a fight when first used (i.e. all combats listed in a single numbered section). Immediately upon completing the combat, you must pick a number from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>. If that number is either a 0 or a 1, you have become addicted to Adgana, and must reduce your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> score permanently by 4 points.</p>
+ <p>Regardless of whether addiction is suffered on the first use or not, future doses of Adgana will provide a bonus of only
<ch.plus/>3 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>. Addiction must still be checked for at the end of a combat, but now occurs on a pick of 0, 1, 2, or 3 from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
</dd>
<dt><a id="topics-alether">Alether</a></dt>
- <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-backpack">Backpack Item</a>) This plant is common throughout much of Magnamund. Its orange berries are renowned for their ability to improve combat prowess either when eaten whole or when the juice of the crushed berries is drunk. Alether potions or berries typically provide a bonus of
+2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> for the duration of a single fight, but the amount of the bonus is always specified when you find the item. It is uncertain whether or not Alether<ch.apos/>s effects should last for a single enemy or for all enemies in one numbered section.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-backpack">Backpack Item</a>) This plant is common throughout much of Magnamund. Its orange berries are renowned for their ability to improve combat prowess either when eaten whole or when the juice of the crushed berries is drunk. Alether potions or berries typically provide a bonus of
<ch.plus/>2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> for the duration of a single fight, but the amount of the bonus is always specified when you find the item. It is uncertain whether or not Alether<ch.apos/>s effects should last for a single enemy or for all enemies in one numbered section.</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-armour">Armour</a></dt>
<dd><p>There is an interesting blind spot in the rules regarding armour which increases your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> (e.g. <a idref="topics-chainmailwaistcoat">Chainmail Waistcoats</a> and <a idref="topics-paddedleatherwaistcoat">Padded Leather Waistcoats</a>). For example, if you are wearing a piece of armour that gives you a 4 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point bonus and your current <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point score is less than or equal to 4, what happens if you lose or discard the armour? Your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> score has fallen to zero or below, so strictly speaking, you should be dead. This doesn<ch.apos/>t mesh well with reality, so use your best judgement.</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-axe">Axe</a></dt>
<dd>
<p>Negative numbers are used throughout the books. They are the numbers below zero. For example, if we have 1 and subtract 1 from it, we have 0. If we subtract 1 again, we have the next number below zero: <ch.minus/>1 (we call this negative 1). The minus sign before the one tells us that it is a negative number. If we subtract 1 yet again, we have <ch.minus/>2, and so on.</p>
<p>If we count from <ch.minus/>5 to 5, it looks like this: <ch.minus/>5, <ch.minus/>4, <ch.minus/>3, <ch.minus/>2, <ch.minus/>1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. If we subtract 5 from 3, we get <ch.minus/>2. To see that this is true, start at 3 and count back 5 numbers.</p>
- <p>To add a negative number to a normal (positive) number, we can think of it like subtraction. For example, if we add 3 and <ch.minus/>2 we get 1. 3<ch.thinspace/>+<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/>2 is the same as 3<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>2, which is 1.</p>
+ <p>To add a negative number to a normal (positive) number, we can think of it like subtraction. For example, if we add 3 and <ch.minus/>2 we get 1. 3<ch.thinspace/><ch.plus/><ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/>2 is the same as 3<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>2, which is 1.</p>
<p>As a practical example of how negative numbers are used, during combat the opponent<ch.apos/>s score is subtracted from Lone Wolf<ch.apos/>s to find the <a idref="topics-combatratio">Combat Ratio</a>. If, for example, Lone Wolf has a <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 16 and his opponent has one of 18, the <a idref="topics-combatratio">Combat Ratio</a> is <ch.minus/>2 (16<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>18<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/>2).</p>
</dd>
<dt><a id="topics-nobles">Nobles</a></dt>
<dt><a id="topics-shortsword">Short Sword</a></dt>
<dd><p>(<a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> carried in the hand)</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-silverbowofduadon">Silver Bow of Duadon</a></dt>
- <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a>) This is a <a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a> not a <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> (see ???). It adds
+3 to every number you pick from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a> when using this <a idref="topics-bow">Bow</a> to make a shot.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a>) This is a <a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a> not a <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> (see ???). It adds
<ch.plus/>3 to every number you pick from the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a> when using this <a idref="topics-bow">Bow</a> to make a shot.</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-sommerswerd">Sommerswerd</a></dt>
- <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a>) This legendary <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> forged by a god-like race and given to the Sommlending is a powerful bane against evil. It grants a
+8 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus when used in combat. Any Discipline bonus due to Weaponskill, Weaponmastery, or Grand Weaponmastery with <a idref="topics-sword">Swords</a>, <a idref="topics-shortsword">Short Swords</a>, or <a idref="topics-broadsword">Broadswords</a> is applicable when using the Sommerswerd. The Sommerswerd also absorbs hostile magic used against its bearer, and doubles all damage done to an undead opponent. It enhances the Disciplines of Sixth Sense, Divination, and Telegnosis (see Sections <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw" section="sect97">97</bookref> and <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw" section="sect242">242</bookref> of <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw"><cite>Fire on the Water</cite></bookref>).</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>(<a idref="topics-specialitems">Special Item</a>) This legendary <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> forged by a god-like race and given to the Sommlending is a powerful bane against evil. It grants a
<ch.plus/>8 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> bonus when used in combat. Any Discipline bonus due to Weaponskill, Weaponmastery, or Grand Weaponmastery with <a idref="topics-sword">Swords</a>, <a idref="topics-shortsword">Short Swords</a>, or <a idref="topics-broadsword">Broadswords</a> is applicable when using the Sommerswerd. The Sommerswerd also absorbs hostile magic used against its bearer, and doubles all damage done to an undead opponent. It enhances the Disciplines of Sixth Sense, Divination, and Telegnosis (see Sections <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw" section="sect97">97</bookref> and <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw" section="sect242">242</bookref> of <bookref series="lw" book="02fotw"><cite>Fire on the Water</cite></bookref>).</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-spear">Spear</a></dt>
<dd><p>(<a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> carried in the hand) This <a idref="topics-weapons">Weapon</a> requires the use of <a idref="topics-twohandedweapons">two hands</a> in combat.</p></dd>
<dt><a id="topics-specialitems">Special Items</a></dt>
<data>
<p>The following is an example of a simple combat to show how it works in general and to supplement the example given in the Rules for Combat section of the books. This example is taken from <bookref series="lw" book="01fftd"><cite>Flight from the Dark</cite></bookref>: <bookref series="lw" book="01fftd" section="sect229">Section 229</bookref>.</p>
<p>Lone Wolf has a base <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> score of 15. He has an <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> score of 23. He has the Discipline of Mindblast which adds 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points to his base score (as long as his enemy isn<ch.apos/>t immune to Mindblast). He has mastered the Discipline of Weaponskill with the <a idref="topics-quarterstaff">Quarterstaff</a>. He is carrying an <a idref="topics-axe">Axe</a> and a <a idref="topics-mace">Mace</a>.</p>
- <p>He is in combat with a Kraan who isn<ch.apos/>t immune to Mindblast, so he adds 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points to his score (15<ch.thinspace/>
+<ch.thinspace/>2<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>17). He isn<ch.apos/>t carrying a <a idref="topics-quarterstaff">Quarterstaff</a> (the <a idref="topics-weapons">weapon</a> in which he has Weaponskill so he doesn<ch.apos/>t benefit his Weaponskill mastery. He must reduce his <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> by 1 due to dust mentioned in the book (17<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>1<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>16).</p>
+ <p>He is in combat with a Kraan who isn<ch.apos/>t immune to Mindblast, so he adds 2 <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points to his score (15<ch.thinspace/>
<ch.plus/><ch.thinspace/>2<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>17). He isn<ch.apos/>t carrying a <a idref="topics-quarterstaff">Quarterstaff</a> (the <a idref="topics-weapons">weapon</a> in which he has Weaponskill so he doesn<ch.apos/>t benefit his Weaponskill mastery. He must reduce his <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> by 1 due to dust mentioned in the book (17<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>1<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>16).</p>
<p>Lone Wolf<ch.apos/>s opponent<ch.emdash/>a Kraan<ch.emdash/>has a <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> of 16 so the <a idref="topics-combatratio">Combat Ratio</a> is 0 (16<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>16<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>0). The Kraan has an <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> of 25.</p>
<p>Combat begins by picking a random number which is traditionally done using the <a idref="topics-randomnumbertable">Random Number Table</a>, but there a other ways available. The first random number picked is 6. Looking that up on the <a idref="topics-combatresultstable">Combat Results Table</a> by finding the <a idref="topics-combatratio">Combat Ratio</a> (0) at the top and cross-referencing it with the random number (6) along the side. In this case, we find that Lone Wolf has lost 2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points and the Kraan has lost 8. Now Lone Wolf has 21 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points (23<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>2<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>21) and the Kraan has 17 (25<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>8<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>17). Lone Wolf and his opponent continue with these new, reduced <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point scores.</p>
<p>Combat continues by picking another random number: 5. During this round, Lone Wolf loses another 2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points while the Kraan loses 7. Lone Wolf now has an <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> score of 19 (21<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>2<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>19) and the Kraan has 10 (17<ch.thinspace/><ch.minus/><ch.thinspace/>7<ch.thinspace/>=<ch.thinspace/>10). The situation looks good for Lone Wolf.</p>
<dd>
<p>[Q:]Is there a ranking system for Shianti Wizards, like there is for Kai Lords and Masters?<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>[A:] No, unlike the ranking system that marks the rise of Kai Lords, the Shianti do not have set levels of advancement.</p>
- <p>[Q:] On reaching the rank of Primate and having mastered Weaponmastery, would this enable you to be skilled in four weapons and increase the points added to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> to +4 when entering combat with a wepon you have mastered?<ch.ellips/></p>
- <p>[A:] For every adventure you complete in the Magnakai series, assuming you have the mastery of Weaponmastery, you gain proficiency in the use of one new weapon. The bonus to your [<a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>] rating for use of this weapon is combat always remains at +3.</p>
+ <p>[Q:] On reaching the rank of Primate and having mastered Weaponmastery, would this enable you to be skilled in four weapons and increase the points added to your <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> to <ch.plus/>4 when entering combat with a wepon you have mastered?<ch.ellips/></p>
+ <p>[A:] For every adventure you complete in the Magnakai series, assuming you have the mastery of Weaponmastery, you gain proficiency in the use of one new weapon. The bonus to your [<a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>] rating for use of this weapon is combat always remains at <ch.plus/>3.</p>
<p>[Q:] Are you allowed to drop a weapon, or must you wait until the end of the book?<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>[A:] You can drop ([i.e.] discard) a weapon at any time during your adventure, you need not wait until the end of the book. If you find a weapon during the adventure (it will be marked in the text with a capital letter, like a Backpack Item) you may pick it up and use it. You can only carry two weapons at any time.</p>
</dd>
<dt><a id="lwcn8"><cite>Newsletter No.8</cite></a></dt>
<dd>
- <p>[Q:] If Lone Wolf has Weaponskill <ch.ampersand/> Weaponmastery with the same weapon, does this give him
+3 or +5 extra <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points in battle? Also, if he has Healing as well as Curing, does this give him +2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points back for every section through which he passes without combat?<ch.ellips/></p>
- <p>[A:] The correct weapon bonus is
+3, on higher than the basic Kai Discipline bonus for having Weaponskill. Kai Mastery of Curing gives the same +1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point back (for every section though which you pass without combat) as does the basic Kai Discipline of Healing. The mastery advantage comes with the ability to cure disease, blindness, and combat wounds, as well as being able to identify the properties of herbs, roots, and potions. Additional advantages are gained at higher rank as the Magnakai [Discipline] improves.</p>
+ <p>[Q:] If Lone Wolf has Weaponskill <ch.ampersand/> Weaponmastery with the same weapon, does this give him
<ch.plus/>3 or <ch.plus/>5 extra <a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a> points in battle? Also, if he has Healing as well as Curing, does this give him <ch.plus/>2 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points back for every section through which he passes without combat?<ch.ellips/></p>
+ <p>[A:] The correct weapon bonus is
<ch.plus/>3, on higher than the basic Kai Discipline bonus for having Weaponskill. Kai Mastery of Curing gives the same <ch.plus/>1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point back (for every section though which you pass without combat) as does the basic Kai Discipline of Healing. The mastery advantage comes with the ability to cure disease, blindness, and combat wounds, as well as being able to identify the properties of herbs, roots, and potions. Additional advantages are gained at higher rank as the Magnakai [Discipline] improves.</p>
</dd>
<dt><a id="lwcn1987summer">Summer Special 1987</a></dt>
<dd>
<p>[Q:] When you complete a Lone Wolf adventure, do you renew your <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> points to their original total for the next adventure?<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>[A:] All lost [<a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a>] points are regained at the end of an adventure. If you have completed any new Lore-circles by finishing an adventure successfully, the bonuses you gain to your [<a idref="topics-combatskill"><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></a>] and [<a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a>] are added to this basic score prior to the next adventure.</p>
<p>[Q:] In the basic series (Books 1<ch.endash/>5) I possessed the Kai Discipline of Healing and was able to restore 1 <a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a> point for every section I passed through in which I was not involved in combat. Now that I am a Kai Master with the Magnakai Discipline of Curing I can no longer benefit from my basic healing skills<ch.ellips/>or can I?<ch.ellips/></p>
- <p>[A:] If you have completed all five of the Basic series books you can add
+1 [<a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a>] as per the rules of Healing. This advantage will benefit all those Kai Masters who have completed the basic series books prior to tackling the Magnakai Series.</p>
+ <p>[A:] If you have completed all five of the Basic series books you can add
<ch.plus/>1 [<a idref="topics-endurance"><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></a>] as per the rules of Healing. This advantage will benefit all those Kai Masters who have completed the basic series books prior to tackling the Magnakai Series.</p>
<p>[Q:] When I was captured in Book 9, All my weapons were taken from me. Can I retrieve them at the end of the book?<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>[A:] Yes. The South Gate Guard would definately allow the <quote>Saviour of Tahou</quote> to have his weapons back!</p>
<p>[Q:] In some books you can choose Fireseeds at the start. It says 3 Fireseeds<ch.emdash/>if you take all three does this mean you have taken 3 [separate] items from the 5 you are allowed to pick?<ch.ellips/></p>
</dd>
<dt><a id="lwcn28"><cite>Newsletter No.28</cite></a></dt>
<dd>
- <p>[Q:] Can you clarify what happens to the +1EP bonus when you progress from Kai Master to Grand Master?<ch.ellips/></p>
- <p>[A:] The [+1EP] bonus gained when passing through combatless sections does still apply, but only if you have played and survived the Magnakai series books. Joe Dever intended this as a <quote>hidden loyalty bonus</quote> for readers who had played the earlier books, which is why it was ommitted from the Grand Master rules.</p>
- <p>[Q:] If a person keeps the +4CS Weaponmastery ability from one series to the next, does that mean that when he gets Grand Weaponmastery he has +9CS with the weapons he has proficiency in?<ch.ellips/></p>
- <p>[A:] The +4CS Weaponmastery bonus is not added to Grand Weaponmastery<ch.emdash/>it simply rises by 1 to +5.</p>
+ <p>[Q:] Can you clarify what happens to the <ch.plus/>1EP bonus when you progress from Kai Master to Grand Master?<ch.ellips/></p>
+ <p>[A:] The [<ch.plus/>1EP] bonus gained when passing through combatless sections does still apply, but only if you have played and survived the Magnakai series books. Joe Dever intended this as a <quote>hidden loyalty bonus</quote> for readers who had played the earlier books, which is why it was ommitted from the Grand Master rules.</p>
+ <p>[Q:] If a person keeps the <ch.plus/>4CS Weaponmastery ability from one series to the next, does that mean that when he gets Grand Weaponmastery he has <ch.plus/>9CS with the weapons he has proficiency in?<ch.ellips/></p>
+ <p>[A:] The <ch.plus/>4CS Weaponmastery bonus is not added to Grand Weaponmastery<ch.emdash/>it simply rises by 1 to <ch.plus/>5.</p>
<p>[Q:] Is the Dagger of Vashna taken from the bandit leader Barraka at the Maakengorge useable as a Weapon?<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>[A:] Yes, if you possess this Special Item you may use it as an ordinary [Dagger] in combat. It could also prove especially usefull during the quest for the Lorestone of Tahou (Lone Wolf 9).</p>
</dd>
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