Archetypes & Pathways

Standard Bearer

The Standard Bearer stands as an unshakable symbol on the battlefield, protecting allies through courage, discipline, and presence alone. They excel at holding the line, rallying those around them, and turning chaos into order beneath their banner.

Level 1 Abilities

I AM THE LINE: Once per Long Rest, create an impassable barrier that lasts until the end of Scene or until dispelled.

Bastion: Gain Focus in {Diplomacy} or {Clash}, you can throw either as STONES or SCROLLS.

Shieldbearer: Carrying Shields costs no Load. Increase your maximum load by (5).

Inherit the Earth: Once per Long Rest you can plant your Standard to inspire and rally the meek. Those who witness this clear 2 Recovery and gain +1 Outcome to their next Throw.

Aura of Vitality: Gain an aura of 5 meters. Whenever an ally in your aura takes Harm, they clear 1 Recovery.

Level 5 Abilities

Lay on Hands: Once per Scene, you may transfer any amount of progress from your Recovery Track to an ally’s Recovery Track. Any Recovery beyond 6 carries over as normal.

Titan Grip: You can use shields with 2-handed weapons. While weilding a shield with a 2-handed weapon, gain +1 Outcome to Attack Throws.

Take the Hit: Whenever an ally within reach of you takes Harm, you may take that Harm instead.

Aura of Confidence: Gain an aura of 10 meters. The first time each Scene an ally, in your aura, fails a Throw they may ignore the results and Throw again.

Level 10 Abilities

The List: Once per Long Rest, add one character’s name to THE LIST. Whenever you make a Throw directly against or because of that character, ignore negative Draw Break modifiers. A name can only be removed from THE LIST when that character dies.

Revelations: Once per Long Rest, become uneffected by Load and clear your Recovery Track. Until the end of the Scene, gain +2 Outcome to Attack Throws and Throws or effects intended to heal.

Aura of Knowledge: Gain an aura of 20 meters. The first Sorcery each scene, cast by a player in your aura, is cast twice.

Level 1 Words of Power

Banner, Intercept, Bind, Oath, Blessing, Power, Bulwark, Rally, Challenge, Shield, Command, Strength, Defend, Smite, Endure, Stand, Guard, Vigil, Hold, Ward

Level 5 Words of Power

Aegis, Preserve, Aura, Protect, Bastion, Sentinel, Consecrate, Templar, Fortress, Vanguard, Guardian, Hallow, Judgment, Marshal, Phalanx

Level 10 Words of Power

Citadel, Crusade, Divine, Exalt, Invincible, Judgment, Legion, Sacred, Salvation, Stronghold