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When a PC reaches 5 points of stress the player makes a Willpower test. Having playing cards, a musical instrument or dice pouch gives the PC Advantage on the CHA test.On a failure, the PC who made the test takes 2 stress damage. On a Weak success choose one PC that recovers 1 stress, on a Strong success all PCs recover 1 stress. The player makes a CHA test and describes his actions in broad strokes. During rest (Camping or Proper rest) one PC in the party can attempt to lift the spirits of the others by playing a game, telling a story or singing a song.Camping (see chapter “Rest & Recovery” in the core rules or quickstart rules) removes 2 stress.Some examples can be harsh weather, extraordinary events or cursed items. The GM is free to improvise stress causing effects as he/she sees fit.If the party runs out of torches mid dungeon all PCs take 2 stress damage.When resting for the night without food and water a PC takes 2 stress damage.When an allied PC is killed all PCs in the party take 1 stress damage.

The “Stress” effect from the dungeon exploration procedures (see screen shot below) now deal 1 point of stress damage to all PCs instead of causing Disadvantage.

All monster attacks that cause the Frightened status now instead deal W1/S2 stress to PCs (meaning the PC takes 1 point of stress damage on a weak success and 2 points on a failure when defending against the attack).

1: Accumulating stressĪll PCs can accumulate stress, the maximum stress level is 5, when this is reached the player makes a Willpower test, read more about this under “ Reaching max stress” below.

Embrace the tension of high-stakes adventuring and discover how stress shapes your character’s path! The stress systemīelow are the details of the stress system, from sources of stress to recovery and rolling for afflictions and virtues. On the other hand, virtues are manifestations of inner strength and resilience, offering powerful boons that can turn the tide in your favor.Įach affliction and virtue presents unique strategic considerations, encouraging players to adapt and react to an ever-evolving narrative landscape.

Afflictions represent the negative toll of stress, hindering your abilities and altering how you interact with the world. As the PC’s stress reaches its peak, the character can become either afflicted or virtuous. This system functions as both a role-play aid and a mechanical game feature. If left unchecked the stress can lead to doom, or in some rare cases, glorious and heroic deeds! To reflect this, I’ve designed a supplemental stress system for Adventurous, designed to represent the mental and emotional toll of living on the edge of danger.Īs the player characters confront fearsome beasts, navigate complex dungeons, and push beyond their limits they accumulate stress. In the world of adventurous pursuits, fortune and catastrophe are but two sides of the same coin. Will you falter and fall, or rise above the rest?