Letters of Marque and Credit (Steel Realms)

Steel Realms
Letters of Marque and Credit is a set of credentials that authorize a person to act in a formal role of a Peer or Defender of the Realm. They have given great service and proven they may take and hold prisoners, request justice be done, and act as a deputy sheriff if needed.

Simple Measure: Included in their actions is a draw that pays for normal clothing, tools (including minor bracers and medium light shields, leather armor & spears + daggers + hand axes), sustenance, and shelter for the individual and a single mundane animal and/or mount. Fresh or preserved rations for travel is included. They are also entitled to a safe place to rest and heal from wounds if accommodations exist where they are at (+1 healing rate).
> Replacing better gear: Character only pays the difference.

Individualized letters contain an introduction from the family or institution of issue, the institution backing the monetary draw, the holder’s position and/or rank, accolades, contact points, and a seal/crest recognizable to all.

  • Presenting: +1 Prestige (affects attempts to Influence & Intimidate)
  • If lost, replacement cost is 50sc per individual.
  • The credentials may be upgraded to Significant for 250sc per individual.
    > This replaces any mundane shields, light armor, simple weapons
  • The credentials may be upgraded to Extraordinary for 500sc per individual.
    > This replaces Simple items + medium armor, martial weapons; +2 Prestige

Collection: Presenting a collections of letters of 3+ can extend benefits to a single member of the group that does not have them.

CREDIT: A character holding the letters may request a line of credit at a legal and recognized financial institution.

Realm's Aptitude Powers: Divine, Occult, and Psychic