Unfettered

Unfettered is the state of having no measurable Encumbrance, unhampered in the normal gross motor capability as well as fine motor skills and all senses required for them, and no impediments between the character’s senses and their environment. Some Features and rules key their benefits off this condition, and will reference it (including items acceptable for a specific “unfettered” activity). Being in this state is absolutely key to some Combat Activity and Rest/Recovery as well as things like Concentration with Unfettered Casting.

In order to be considered to have this state, the following requirements must be met:

  1. No Movement penalty (incl. from Exhaustion).
  2. No Armor of any measurable weight.
  3. No Shield (slung or held).
  4. No wielded Weapon in any hand or hanging by lanyard, etc.
  5. They cannot be in a grapple, held, or restrained in any way.
  6. No sensory/targeting barrier (heavy gloves, helmet, etc.)