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Warlock Path ( Pact-Maker, Will-Binder, etc.)
Posted on August 24, 2023
Core Ideas of the Incarna Multiverse
The Incarna Multiverse ('iVerse™') is a structure of reality based on the Incarna Game Mechanics. This reality unfolds in the multitude of Setting as "The Pattern".
- Your Game Group has chosen a specific Settings; It's Character page constrains what options you may have... it is from this point that you can realistically work with your Character Concept (though many Game Masters will allow just about anything with the right Character Story elements).
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Associated Character Concepts / Aspirations: {}; These characters typically use unique Features, {} Weapons, {} Armor, {} Shields & Braces, and {} Mystic powers in Combat Activity.
> Typical Behavior(s) for @Role-Play Impact:
Warlock Path Mechanics
i20™ Path Details
i20 assumes you are familiar with the 2014 DnD 5.0 SRD and the PHB it is based off of.
Starting i20 Characters have Zero Discretionary CP unless noted by the Game Master. These are all taken acquiring a Race/Species and a Pathway of Experience. A starting character is the moment of character creation (@Character Inception).
Multi-Classing: Required to meet the Accomplished Attribute Dispositions in all classes (replaces SRD req.). Does not gain the benefits marked as "@Character Inception".
This corresponds to the WARLOCK (Class)
The following aspects deviate from or add to the base class, though may also vary by setting, back story, and/or cultural experience; 'Baseline' values are just average/defaults to be used * without specific reference checks. *
Making a Warlock Character @1st Level
Are you using Best Practice guidelines? (ask your Game Master)
Is your Game Master allowing a Committed Pathway?
Select your character's Race/Species and Background (and/or choose from a some other Character Experience) from those available in your Setting (ask your Game Master); Note that these may set or adjust all other aspects of Character Creation.
Pathway Character Creation Parameters
| Default Aptitude | Minimum Aptitude | Optimal Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic 3, Occult 1 | Kinetic 1, Occult 1 Baseline if Aptitude is not emphasized. |
Kinetic 3, Occult 1 = Begin play with Chi Reservoir (If they are using the aptitude) |
- Essence is by race/species @Character Inception (baseline = 7 for most).
- The standard 8 Character Attributes, generate them using the preferred method allowed by your Game Master.
@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), limited in application by Attribute Group(s) or explicitly as defined either by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Pathway ASI:
PATHWAY = Any except IntellectAccomplished Attribute Disposition = 13 in: Charisma and 1 in Intellect; Additionally, they gain:
- +1 Sanity
- Health (Hit) Points: (HP) Average HP only at 1st; Health is Recovered at a standard rate ("Hit Dice" are not used).
Wounds can temporarily reduce the character's normal maximum. - Starting Skills @Character Inception: & +1 level in a Lore of choice if the character has an Accomplished Attribute Disposition.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
Further Developing a Warlock Character
Currently Supported Subclasses: (Others are at GM discretion/approval.)
LEVEL-UP: The GM rewards a character a level based on Merit. By default, i20™ assumes by campaign milestone and limited by Experiences using Improvement Limits. Multiclassing follows i20 multi-class parameters in addition to the base requirements. Sanity increases by 1 every 4 character levels.
iCore™ Path Details
The Warlock in Your Game
Cultural/Literary/Historical Examples:
Primary Setting Types: Fantasy
An Archetype character can come from any experience, background, culture/social norms, gender, race, or regional issue unless prohibited by Settings or Game Master.
This Character Pathway is commonly found in associated Settings as a Class/Path option. A Setting may implement this with changes that align with the setting's flavor and properties - including the title by which it is known. GMs and Players may customize as needed. Knowledge of this Pathway as it appears in a Setting is covered under the Lore of the setting's World History and/or more specific Lores, if applicable.
Story Emphasis: It is strongly suggested that all Players have a full set of Stories for the important elements of their characters; These can explain any feature that deviates from normal rule/play limits. GMs often reward this.
Magus Path ( Wizard, Occultist, Magic-User, etc.)
Posted on January 24, 2023
Core Ideas of the Incarna Multiverse
The Incarna Multiverse ('iVerse™') is a structure of reality based on the Incarna Game Mechanics. This reality unfolds in the multitude of Setting as "The Pattern".
- Your Game Group has chosen a specific Settings; It's Character page constrains what options you may have... it is from this point that you can realistically work with your Character Concept (though many Game Masters will allow just about anything with the right Character Story elements).
Associated Character Concepts / Aspirations: {}; These characters typically use unique Features, {} Weapons, {} Armor, {} Shields & Braces, and {} Mystic powers in Combat Activity.
> Typical Behavior(s) for @Role-Play Impact:
Magus Path Mechanics
i20™ Path Details
i20 assumes you are familiar with the 2014 DnD 5.0 SRD and the PHB it is based off of.
Starting i20 Characters have Zero Discretionary CP unless noted by the Game Master. These are all taken acquiring a Race/Species and a Pathway of Experience. A starting character is the moment of character creation (@Character Inception).
Multi-Classing: Required to meet the Accomplished Attribute Dispositions in all classes (replaces SRD req.). Does not gain the benefits marked as "@Character Inception".
This corresponds to the WIZARD (Class)
The following aspects deviate from or add to the base class, though may also vary by setting, back story, and/or cultural experience; 'Baseline' values are just average/defaults to be used * without specific reference checks. *
Making a Magus Character @1st Level
Are you using Best Practice guidelines? (ask your Game Master)
Is your Game Master allowing a Committed Pathway?
Select your character's Race/Species and Background (and/or choose from a some other Character Experience) from those available in your Setting (ask your Game Master); Note that these may set or adjust all other aspects of Character Creation.
Pathway Character Creation Parameters
| Default Aptitude | Minimum Aptitude | Optimal Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic 3, Occult 1 | Kinetic 1, Occult 1 Baseline if Aptitude is not emphasized. |
Kinetic 3, Occult 1 = Begin play with Chi Reservoir (If they are using the aptitude) |
- Essence is by race/species @Character Inception (baseline = 7 for most).
- The standard 8 Character Attributes, generate them using the preferred method allowed by your Game Master.
@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), limited in application by Attribute Group(s) or explicitly as defined either by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Pathway ASI:
PATHWAY = Any except EmotionAccomplished Attribute Disposition = 13 in: Reason and Sanity; Additionally, they gain:
- +1 Sanity
- Health (Hit) Points: (HP) Average HP only at 1st; Health is Recovered at a standard rate ("Hit Dice" are not used).
Wounds can temporarily reduce the character's normal maximum. - Starting Skills @Character Inception: & +1 level in a Lore of choice if the character has an Accomplished Attribute Disposition.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
Further Developing a Magus Character
Currently Supported Subclasses: (Others are at GM discretion/approval.)
LEVEL-UP: The GM rewards a character a level based on Merit. By default, i20™ assumes by campaign milestone and limited by Experiences using Improvement Limits. Multiclassing follows i20 multi-class parameters in addition to the base requirements. Sanity increases by 1 every 4 character levels.
iCore™ Path Details
Forms
A Magus has all the known forms or schools accessible to them.
Geomancy (time, distance, travel, shape, space, displacement)
Illusionist
Enchanter
Evoker
Conjurer / Summoner
Divination
Necromancy/Sarcomancy
Transmuter
Repudiator (protection, counter/null/dispel)
The Magus in Your Game
Cultural/Literary/Historical Examples:
Primary Setting Types: Fantasy
An Archetype character can come from any experience, background, culture/social norms, gender, race, or regional issue unless prohibited by Settings or Game Master.
This Character Pathway is commonly found in associated Settings as a Class/Path option. A Setting may implement this with changes that align with the setting's flavor and properties - including the title by which it is known. GMs and Players may customize as needed. Knowledge of this Pathway as it appears in a Setting is covered under the Lore of the setting's World History and/or more specific Lores, if applicable.
Story Emphasis: It is strongly suggested that all Players have a full set of Stories for the important elements of their characters; These can explain any feature that deviates from normal rule/play limits. GMs often reward this.
Bard Path ( Laureate, Scholar, etc.)
Posted on January 24, 2023
Core Ideas of the Incarna Multiverse
The Incarna Multiverse ('iVerse™') is a structure of reality based on the Incarna Game Mechanics. This reality unfolds in the multitude of Setting as "The Pattern".
- Your Game Group has chosen a specific Settings; It's Character page constrains what options you may have... it is from this point that you can realistically work with your Character Concept (though many Game Masters will allow just about anything with the right Character Story elements).
Associated Character Concepts / Aspirations: {}; These characters typically use unique Features, {} Weapons, {} Armor, {} Shields & Braces, and {} Mystic powers in Combat Activity.
> Typical Behavior(s) for @Role-Play Impact:
Bard Path Mechanics
i20™ Path Details
i20 assumes you are familiar with the 2014 DnD 5.0 SRD and the PHB it is based off of.
Starting i20 Characters have Zero Discretionary CP unless noted by the Game Master. These are all taken acquiring a Race/Species and a Pathway of Experience. A starting character is the moment of character creation (@Character Inception).
Multi-Classing: Required to meet the Accomplished Attribute Dispositions in all classes (replaces SRD req.). Does not gain the benefits marked as "@Character Inception".
This corresponds to the BARD (Class)
The following aspects deviate from or add to the base class, though may also vary by setting, back story, and/or cultural experience; 'Baseline' values are just average/defaults to be used * without specific reference checks. *
Making a Bard Character @1st Level
Are you using Best Practice guidelines? (ask your Game Master)
Is your Game Master allowing a Committed Pathway?
Select your character's Race/Species and Background (and/or choose from a some other Character Experience) from those available in your Setting (ask your Game Master); Note that these may set or adjust all other aspects of Character Creation.
Pathway Character Creation Parameters
| Default Aptitude | Minimum Aptitude | Optimal Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic 3, Occult 1 | Kinetic 1, Occult 1 Baseline if Aptitude is not emphasized. |
Kinetic 3, Occult 1 = Begin play with Chi Reservoir (If they are using the aptitude) |
- Essence is by race/species @Character Inception (baseline = 7 for most).
- The standard 8 Character Attributes, generate them using the preferred method allowed by your Game Master.
@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), limited in application by Attribute Group(s) or explicitly as defined either by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Pathway ASI:
PATHWAY = In either Intellect or EmotionAccomplished Attribute Disposition = 13 in: Reason and Charisma; Additionally, they gain:
- +1 Sanity
- Health (Hit) Points: (HP) Average HP only at 1st; Health is Recovered at a standard rate ("Hit Dice" are not used).
Wounds can temporarily reduce the character's normal maximum. - Starting Skills @Character Inception: & +1 level in a Lore of choice if the character has an Accomplished Attribute Disposition.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
Further Developing a Bard Character
Currently Supported Subclasses: (Others are at GM discretion/approval.)
LEVEL-UP: The GM rewards a character a level based on Merit. By default, i20™ assumes by campaign milestone and limited by Experiences using Improvement Limits. Multiclassing follows i20 multi-class parameters in addition to the base requirements. Sanity increases by 1 every 4 character levels.
iCore™ Path Details
Roles
Wry smile, easy laugh, comforting word, reasonable
Elegist/Memorialist: funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.
> Credentialed = can perform associated ritual/ceremonial trials with markings/bona fides/documents which are legally binding
Balladeer: musician/singer/lyricist
Performer: actor/poet, storyteller, gambler
Loreist: Law, tradition, history, news, teacher, settler of disputes through the use of precedents and reasonableness
> Credentialed = can perform associated ritual/ceremonial trials with markings/bona fides/documents which are legally binding
The Bard in Your Game
Cultural/Literary/Historical Examples:
Primary Setting Types: Fantasy
An Archetype character can come from any experience, background, culture/social norms, gender, race, or regional issue unless prohibited by Settings or Game Master.
This Character Pathway is commonly found in associated Settings as a Class/Path option. A Setting may implement this with changes that align with the setting's flavor and properties - including the title by which it is known. GMs and Players may customize as needed. Knowledge of this Pathway as it appears in a Setting is covered under the Lore of the setting's World History and/or more specific Lores, if applicable.
Story Emphasis: It is strongly suggested that all Players have a full set of Stories for the important elements of their characters; These can explain any feature that deviates from normal rule/play limits. GMs often reward this.
Wyldling Path ( Barbarian, Berserker, Savage, etc.)
Posted on January 24, 2023
Core Ideas of the Incarna Multiverse
The Incarna Multiverse ('iVerse™') is a structure of reality based on the Incarna Game Mechanics. This reality unfolds in the multitude of Setting as "The Pattern".
- Your Game Group has chosen a specific Settings; It's Character page constrains what options you may have... it is from this point that you can realistically work with your Character Concept (though many Game Masters will allow just about anything with the right Character Story elements).
The Wyldling are dwellers in the outdoors and revel in acting as raw and primitive, as much in the ways of the natures beasts and their social organizations as possible. They take from the pathway of Warriors seek to meld with the raw mystic power of nature in The Pattern – many seeking through the veneration of the natural world seen as Primeval Chaos. The wylding way is that of the natural beast and/or the elements – the wind, sand, storm, wave and sun that rips the flesh of those who stand in its path. Civilization is a temporary construct as it will always vanish. Wyldings were meant to take their place as apex predators. Manners, tradition, culture – all will be scoured away ultimately; They are transient and unimportant compared to what nature provides to survive and thrive. Reasonableness and courtship, politics and towers – wylding power takes what it wants regardless of civilized constructs. Fight, fuck and feast, live in the moment with your tribe or pack. Howl, snort, and fling yourself about in revelry, song, and dance; Celebrate freedom and change, living, the goings and comings of seasons, flora and fauna, warmth and elements.
Associated Character Concepts / Aspirations: Nature, outdoors, tribal, barbarian, berserker, fighting, savage, anima, totemic; These characters typically use unique Features, most Weapons, some Armor, all Shields & Braces, and very limited Mystic powers in Combat Activity.
> Typical Behavior(s) for @Role-Play Impact:
Wyldling Path Mechanics
i20™ Path Details
i20 assumes you are familiar with the 2014 DnD 5.0 SRD and the PHB it is based off of.
Starting i20 Characters have Zero Discretionary CP unless noted by the Game Master. These are all taken acquiring a Race/Species and a Pathway of Experience. A starting character is the moment of character creation (@Character Inception).
Multi-Classing: Required to meet the Accomplished Attribute Dispositions in all classes (replaces SRD req.). Does not gain the benefits marked as "@Character Inception".
This corresponds to the BARBARIAN (Class)
The following aspects deviate from or add to the base class, though may also vary by setting, back story, and/or cultural experience; 'Baseline' values are just average/defaults to be used * without specific reference checks. *
Making a Wyldling Character @1st Level
Are you using Best Practice guidelines? (ask your Game Master)
Is your Game Master allowing a Committed Pathway?
Select your character's Race/Species and Background (and/or choose from a some other Character Experience) from those available in your Setting (ask your Game Master); Note that these may set or adjust all other aspects of Character Creation.
Pathway Character Creation Parameters
| Default Aptitude | Minimum Aptitude | Optimal Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic 4 | Kinetic 1 Baseline if Aptitude is not emphasized. |
Kinetic 4 (Berserker) Kinetic 3, Divine 1 = Begin play with Chi Reservoir (If they are using the aptitude) |
- Essence is by race/species @Character Inception (baseline = 7 for most).
- The standard 8 Character Attributes, generate them using the preferred method allowed by your Game Master.
@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), limited in application by Attribute Group(s) or explicitly as defined either by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Pathway ASI:
PATHWAY = In either Power or Body groupsAccomplished Attribute Disposition = 13 in: Strength and Vigor (Constitution); Additionally, they gain:
- +1 Perception
- Health (Hit) Points: (HP) Average HP only at 1st; Health is Recovered at a standard rate ("Hit Dice" are not used).
Wounds can temporarily reduce the character's normal maximum. - Starting Skills @Character Inception: 4 levels (Max. 2) to distribute among Mobility Expressions; Survival 2, Zoology 2, Botany 2 > Native Habitat @+2 & +1 level in a Lore of choice if the character has an Accomplished Attribute Disposition.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
- The character is NOT a spell caster, and is not granted a Mystic Reservoir to manipulate Formulae (spells). They are not a Practiced Ritualist in any regard.
- Intimidating Appearance: +2 When using Unarmored Defense | +4 when Raging | Menacing Bearing if Berserker subclass > When attempting to Intimidate
- Equipment: Each iVerse Setting has a Cost Portion which a character starts with to buy goods with; Also see the “Characters” document for the setting. In addition to general purchasable gear, each archetype may begin play with some specific equipment related to their abilities – this will also be noted in the milieu/setting references.
You begin play with a single functional, non-stylistic item of anything you can make that is part of the crucial function of your class.
- A Wyldling’s Actuated Threshold (subclass choice) happens at 3rd level.
Further Developing a Wyldling Character
Currently Supported Subclasses: (Others are at GM discretion/approval.)
- Beast
- Berserker
- Totemic Warrior – The “totem object” is a form of Focal Point Item.
- A Wyldling’s Actuated Threshold (subclass choice) happens at 3rd level.
- The Primal Knowledge (Optional @3rd) skill is replaced by the use of Character Points.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
- The Spirit Seeker (Totemic Warrior @3rd) allows the character to channel their wyld bond as though they were an Expert Ritualist (not a true practicing Ritualist – their “totem object” is required) only for the spells noted, which are essentially Estranged Formulae.
- The Totem Spirit (Totemic Warrior #3rd) – the following is NOT optional: “…you also gain minor physical attributes that are reminiscent of your totem spirit.”
- The Instinctive Pounce (Optional @7th) is used.
- Savage Attacker: @9th Savage Attacks 1 Measure at 9th, 13th, & 17th levels.
=> Replaces “Brutal Critical” - The Intimidating Presence (Berserker @10th) adds in the noted Intimidating Appearance modifiers.
- The Spirit Walker (Totemic Warrior @10th) – same mechanics as Spirit Seeker.
- Relentless Rage: @11th Relentless Aggression that requires the condition of Rage and a DC 10 Vigor (Constitution) check; After the first use, the DC increases by 5 and resets after any full rest cycle.
=> Replaces “Relentless Rage” - The Primal Champion (@20th) only grants a +1 Attribute increase while Raging, and an additional +1 if using Unarmored Defense.
LEVEL-UP: The GM rewards a character a level based on Merit. By default, i20™ assumes by campaign milestone and limited by Experiences using Improvement Limits. Multiclassing follows i20 multi-class parameters in addition to the base requirements. Sanity increases by 1 every 4 character levels.
iCore™ Path Details
Becoming a Wylding
Primitive Appetites:
Live in the Now:
Continuing as a Wylding
Apex Perspective:
Unending Fight to Survive: Life is always contested. Only through challenge and victory can new power be gained. Hiding behind the walls of cities is to protect the weak and unfulfilled.
A Wylding’s Roles:
The Wyldling in Your Game
Cultural/Literary/Historical Examples: Vandals, Gauls, Scythians
Primary Setting Types: Fantasy
An Archetype character can come from any experience, background, culture/social norms, gender, race, or regional issue unless prohibited by Settings or Game Master.
This Character Pathway is commonly found in associated Settings as a Class/Path option. A Setting may implement this with changes that align with the setting's flavor and properties - including the title by which it is known. GMs and Players may customize as needed. Knowledge of this Pathway as it appears in a Setting is covered under the Lore of the setting's World History and/or more specific Lores, if applicable.
Story Emphasis: It is strongly suggested that all Players have a full set of Stories for the important elements of their characters; These can explain any feature that deviates from normal rule/play limits. GMs often reward this.
Cleric Path ( Priest, Agent, etc.)
Posted on January 18, 2023
Core Ideas of the Incarna Multiverse
The Incarna Multiverse ('iVerse™') is a structure of reality based on the Incarna Game Mechanics. This reality unfolds in the multitude of Setting as "The Pattern".
- Your Game Group has chosen a specific Settings; It's Character page constrains what options you may have... it is from this point that you can realistically work with your Character Concept (though many Game Masters will allow just about anything with the right Character Story elements).
Associated Character Concepts / Aspirations: {}; These characters typically use unique Features, {} Weapons, {} Armor, {} Shields & Braces, and {} Mystic powers in Combat Activity.
> Typical Behavior(s) for @Role-Play Impact:
Cleric Path Mechanics
i20™ Path Details
i20 assumes you are familiar with the 2014 DnD 5.0 SRD and the PHB it is based off of.
Starting i20 Characters have Zero Discretionary CP unless noted by the Game Master. These are all taken acquiring a Race/Species and a Pathway of Experience. A starting character is the moment of character creation (@Character Inception).
Multi-Classing: Required to meet the Accomplished Attribute Dispositions in all classes (replaces SRD req.). Does not gain the benefits marked as "@Character Inception".
This corresponds to the CLERIC (Class)
The following aspects deviate from or add to the base class, though may also vary by setting, back story, and/or cultural experience; 'Baseline' values are just average/defaults to be used * without specific reference checks. *
Making a Cleric Character @1st Level
Are you using Best Practice guidelines? (ask your Game Master)
Is your Game Master allowing a Committed Pathway?
Select your character's Race/Species and Background (and/or choose from a some other Character Experience) from those available in your Setting (ask your Game Master); Note that these may set or adjust all other aspects of Character Creation.
Pathway Character Creation Parameters
| Default Aptitude | Minimum Aptitude | Optimal Aptitude |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic 3, Occult 1 | Kinetic 1, Occult 1 Baseline if Aptitude is not emphasized. |
Kinetic 3, Occult 1 = Begin play with Chi Reservoir (If they are using the aptitude) |
- Essence is by race/species @Character Inception (baseline = 7 for most).
- The standard 8 Character Attributes, generate them using the preferred method allowed by your Game Master.
@Character Inception, Characters gain an Attribute Score Increase (ASI), limited in application by Attribute Group(s) or explicitly as defined either by their Background's Vocational ASI OR as a Pathway ASI:
PATHWAY = In either Emotion or IntellectAccomplished Attribute Disposition = 13 in: Intuition (Wisdom) and Charisma; Additionally, they gain:
- +1 Sanity
- Health (Hit) Points: (HP) Average HP only at 1st; Health is Recovered at a standard rate ("Hit Dice" are not used).
Wounds can temporarily reduce the character's normal maximum. - Starting Skills @Character Inception: & +1 level in a Lore of choice if the character has an Accomplished Attribute Disposition.
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency ( Proficiency Bonus) - Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to buy traits and Skills (adding to the Result Check).
Further Developing a Cleric Character
Currently Supported Subclasses: (Others are at GM discretion/approval.)
LEVEL-UP: The GM rewards a character a level based on Merit. By default, i20™ assumes by campaign milestone and limited by Experiences using Improvement Limits. Multiclassing follows i20 multi-class parameters in addition to the base requirements. Sanity increases by 1 every 4 character levels.
iCore™ Path Details
The Cleric in Your Game
Cultural/Literary/Historical Examples:
Primary Setting Types: Fantasy
An Archetype character can come from any experience, background, culture/social norms, gender, race, or regional issue unless prohibited by Settings or Game Master.
This Character Pathway is commonly found in associated Settings as a Class/Path option. A Setting may implement this with changes that align with the setting's flavor and properties - including the title by which it is known. GMs and Players may customize as needed. Knowledge of this Pathway as it appears in a Setting is covered under the Lore of the setting's World History and/or more specific Lores, if applicable.
Story Emphasis: It is strongly suggested that all Players have a full set of Stories for the important elements of their characters; These can explain any feature that deviates from normal rule/play limits. GMs often reward this.