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Hit Points and Evasion Points
Evasion Points
Evasion points represent the ability of a character to avoid debilitating damage. It is a combination of the block, dodges, and parries that occur with every swing in a battle. Loss of evasion equates to loss of breath and concentration; a character with few evasion points lest is exhausted and more open to a strike that will cause real damage. Normal damage is deducted from evasion points first, before moving to hit points.
A character’s starting evasion points is based on her class, modified by the average of her Dexterity and Fitness.
Evasion points naturally recover very quickly: in a matter of hours of rest.
| Class | Starting Evasion |
|---|---|
| Fighter | 1d10* |
| Paladin | 1d10* |
| Ranger | 1d10* |
| Monk | 1d10* |
| Mage | 1d4 |
| Cleric | 1d8 |
| Witch | 1d8 |
| Druid | 1d8 |
| Thief | 1d6 |
| Bard | by type |
* These classes, at each level, get to roll twice and pick the higher of the rolls
| Dex Fit Average |
Modifier |
|---|---|
| 3 | -4 |
| 3.5-5 | -3 |
| 5.5-6 | -2 |
| 6.5-8 | -1 |
| 8.5-12 | 0 |
| 12.5-14 | +1 |
| 14.5-15 | +2 |
| 15.5-17 | +3 |
| 17.5-18 | +4 |
| 18.5+ | +5 |
Evasion points will increase every level, representing the character’s improving ability to avoid damage.
Hit Points
Hit points represent the actual health of your character. Loss of hit points equates to physical wounding and a character brought to zero hit points is dead. If a character receives more damage than they have current evasion points, then the remainder is deducted from hit points. Alternatively, if a critical blow is landed, that means the hit bypassed any defenses and is deducted from hit points, regardless of remaining evasion points.
A character’s starting hit points is based on her class, modified by the average of her Strength and Health.
Hit points naturally recover slowly: 1 point per day.
| Class | Base Hit Points |
|---|---|
| Fighter | 6 |
| Paladin | 6 |
| Ranger | 6 |
| Monk | 6 |
| Cleric | 5 |
| Witch | 5 |
| Druid | 5 |
| Thief | 5 |
| Mage | 4 |
| Bard | by type |
| Str Hlt Average |
Modifier |
|---|---|
| 3 | -4 |
| 3.5-5 | -3 |
| 5.5-6 | -2 |
| 6.5-8 | -1 |
| 8.5-12 | 0 |
| 12.5-14 | +1 |
| 14.5-15 | +2 |
| 15.5-17 | +3 |
| 17.5-18 | +4 |
| 18.5+ | +5 |
Hit points will increase only rarely over the characters life.
Body Location
When a character takes hit point damage, it is important to note the location of the hit. Different areas of the body can sustain differing amounts of damage before being destroyed.
| Location | % HP | d20 roll |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 30 | 19-20 |
| Left Arm | 35 | 16-18 |
| Right Arm | 35 | 13-15 |
| Chest | 70 | 12 |
| Abdomen | 60 | 9-11 |
| Left Leg | 45 | 5-8 |
| Right Leg | 45 | 1-4 |
NOTE:
• Roll 3d6 versus Resistance to use a location if damage has brought it to 0.
• Roll 4d6 versus Resistance if damage has brought a location to negative AND roll 3d6 to avoid shock and stay conscious.
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