Written by Charles Rice

Ronin Arts steps back in time to an age of excessive violence, deep dungeons,
wandering monsters, and late-night gaming excitement! OSRIC UNEARTHED, the latest
release in Ronin Arts’ FIRST EDITION FANTASY series, provides players and GMs with an
assortment of new rules options that help expand their choices. Designed for use with
OSRICTM or any other first edition-style game system.

This product uses the OSRICTM System (Oldschool System Reference and Index CompilationTM).
The OSRICTM system text may be found at http://www.knights-n-knaves.com/osric.

OSRIC UNEARTHED
Introduction......................................2
Classes.............................................2
Barbarian................................................ 2
The Barbarian Character...............................3
Barbarian Abilities...........................................3
Barbarian Saving Throw Table......................3
Barbarian To-Hit Table....................................3
Advanced Abilities.........................................4
Barbarian Level Advancement....................4
Bard......................................................... 4
The Bard Character........................................5
Bard Abilities....................................................5
Bard Saving Throw Table...............................5
Bard To-Hit Table.............................................5
Brawler Saving Throw Table...........................6
Brawler To-Hit Table........................................6
Bard Level Advancement.............................6
Advanced Abilities.........................................7
Brawler..................................................... 7
The Brawler Character...................................7
Brawler Abilities................................................8
Knight................................................................8
Brawler Level Advancement........................8
The Knight Character.....................................9
Knight Abilities..................................................9
Advanced Abilities.......................................10
Knight Saving Throw Table...........................10
Knight To-Hit Table........................................10
Knight Level Advancement........................11
Ninja....................................................... 11
The Ninja Character.....................................12
Ninja Abilities..................................................12
Advanced Abilities.......................................12
Ninja Level Advancement..........................12
Noble..................................................... 13
Ninja Saving Throw Table.............................13
Ninja To-Hit Table...........................................13
The Noble Character...................................14
Noble Abilities................................................14
Noble Saving Throw Table...........................14
Noble To-Hit Table.........................................14
Advanced Abilities.......................................15
Noble Level Advancement........................15
Samurai................................................. 15
Samurai Saving Throw Table.......................16
Samurai To-Hit Table.....................................16
The Samurai Character................................17
Samurai Abilities............................................17
Samurai Level Advancement.....................17
Thief-Acrobat........................................ 18
The Thief-Acrobat Character......................18
Thief-Acrobat Abilities..................................18
Thief-Acrobat Level Advancement...........19
Thief-Acrobat Saving Throw Table.............19
Thief-Acrobat To-Hit Table...........................19
Written by Charles Rice
Supplement #2
Yamabushi............................................ 20
Yamabushi Saving Throw Table..................20
Yamabushi To-Hit Table...............................20
The Yamabushi Character..........................21
Yamabushi Abilities.......................................21
Yamabushi Level Advancement...............21
Advanced Abilities.......................................22
Weapons........................................22
Melee Weapons...........................................22
Missile Weapons............................................22
Martial Arts.....................................23
Aikijutsu (Martial Arts Style)..........................24
Arc Fire (Martial Arts Maneuver).................24
Archery (Martial Arts Style)..........................24
Axe Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)...............24
Bear Hug (Martial Arts Maneuver).............25
Body Blow (Martial Arts Maneuver)...........25
Box Ears (Martial Arts Maneuver)................25
Boxing (Martial Arts Style)............................25
Breaknuckle (Martial Arts Style)..................25
Conservative Attack (Martial Arts
Maneuver)..................................................25
Crescent Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver).....25
Disarming Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver) 26
Élan (Martial Arts Style) . ..............................26
Elbow Slam (Martial Arts Maneuver)..........26
Eye Gouge (Martial Arts Maneuver)..........26
Fast Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver)..........26
Fencing (Martial Arts Style)..........................26
Flying Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)............26
Ground Fighting (Martial Arts Maneuver) 27
Groundpound (Martial Arts Style)..............27
Haymaker (Martial Arts Maneuver)...........27
Head Butt (Martial Arts Maneuver)............27
Hip Throw (Martial Arts Maneuver).............27
Hook (Martial Arts Maneuver).....................27
Jab (Martial Arts Maneuver).......................28
Jujutsu (Martial Arts Style)............................28
Karate (Martial Arts Style)............................28
Knife Fighting (Martial Arts Style).................28
Know Your Enemy: specific martial arts style
(Martial Arts Maneuver)............................28
Kung Fu (Martial Arts Style)..........................28
Leg Sweep (Martial Arts Maneuver)..........29
Lunge (Martial Arts Maneuver)...................29
Ninjutsu (Martial Arts Style)...........................29
Nock Shot (Martial Arts Maneuver)............30
Pole Arm Fighting (Martial Arts Style).........30
Power Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver).....30
Pressure Points: specific race
(Martial Arts Maneuver)............................30
Reckless Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver)..30

School of Hard Knocks
(Martial Arts Style)......................................31
Shield Bash (Martial Arts Maneuver)..........31
Shield Charge (Martial Arts Maneuver).....31
Shield Punch (Martial Arts Maneuver).......31
Shield Training (Martial Arts Style)...............31
Shield Wall (Martial Arts Maneuver)...........31
Slash (Martial Arts Maneuver).....................31
Snap Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver).............31
Snap Shot (Martial Arts Maneuver)............32
Staff Fighting (Martial Arts Style).................32
Sword Fighting: Longsword (Martial Arts
Style)............................................................32
Sword Fighting: Shortsword (Martial Arts
Style)............................................................32
Sword Fighting: Two-Handed Sword (Martial
Arts Style).....................................................33
Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts Style).................33
Testudo (Martial Arts Maneuver)................33
Wrestling (Martial Arts Style)........................33
Magic Items...................................34
Accolade . ....................................................34
Acrobat’s Pole .............................................34
Assassin’s Blade.............................................34
Brawler’s Brass Knuckles...............................34
Masamune Blade.........................................34
Master’s Obi...................................................35
Quest Sword..................................................35
Reaver............................................................35
Shinobi Shozoku.............................................35
Sojourner’s Lute.............................................35
The Bard’s Ale................................................35
Wanderer’s Staff ..........................................35
Campaigns....................................36
Arthurian OSRIC.............................36
Suggested Class Selection.................. 36
Oriental OSRIC...............................37
Suggested Class Selection.................. 37
Credits............................................38
OGL.................................................39
 Introduction
Welcome to a treasure trove of knowledge for your
OSRIC games. OSRIC Unearthed provides new classes,
weapons, martial arts rules, magic items and campaign
resources, allowing your games to do more than ever
before.

With the new Barbarian, Knight and Samurai classes

you can expand your campaign into other cultural
regions and bring some variant warriors into your
game different from the standard Fighter, Ranger and
Paladin.

The Bard and the Noble provide support characters

that make those around them better and also provide
backup support in combat and stealth.

And speaking of stealth, for those who believe that

invisibility equals invincibility we present the Ninja and
Thief-Acrobat, providing those who like more subtle
characters with more options as well.

For those who prefer to fight without weapons, the

Brawler and Yamabushi, along with a new set of rules
for martial arts allow you to feature unarmed combats
in your games like never before.

The new magic items in the game provide interesting

new character options and most are class or role
specific, providing new items that work best with a
character of a certain profession.

Finally there are two brief campaign primers for

Arthurian and Oriental gaming, showing how to blend
these rules with those found in the OSRIC core rules to
give your campaign a unique flavor.

Classes
The nine character classes in this section, all optional,
were designed to fill specific roles in campaigns
(both traditional fantasy and oriental fantasy). The
class descriptions and format follow the standards
introduced in the OSRIC rules.

Barbarian
Barbarians are a force for chaos in many fantasy worlds.
They are the dangerous “other”, misunderstood and
feared by the so-called civilized races. Soft city-dwellers
must always fear the day a charismatic Barbarian
chieftain will call the clans together and come to their
city seeking their gold and their women.


Barbarian Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 18 16 14 16 18
3-4 17 14 13 14 17
5-6 16 12 12 12 16
7-8 15 10 10 10 15
9-10 14 8 8 8 14
11-12 13 6 7 6 13
13-14 12 5 6 4 12
15-16 11 4 4 3 11
17+ 10 3 3 2 10

Barbarian To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11- 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
12
13- 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
14
15- 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
16
17+ 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

The Barbarian Character detriment of his more civilized foes but to the benefit of
his fellow Barbarians. This ability requires the Barbarian
Minimum Scores: Str 12, Dex 6, Con 15 to down an opponent (kill or render unconscious)
Hit Die Type: d12 (Max 9) after which the Barbarian takes a full round to perform
Alignment: Any non-Lawful savage acts on the fallen foe. This grants the Barbarian
Experience Bonus: None and all other Barbarians who witness the act a +1 bonus
to their attack and damage rolls for the rest of the
Armor/Shield permitted: Any
combat. All non-barbarians witnessing this (including
Weapons Permitted: Any any allies of the Barbarian) suffer a -1 penalty to attack
Weapon Proficiencies: 6+1 every 2 levels and damage rolls. Only one such bonus can apply at
Penalty for non-proficiency: -2 any given time (while multiple Barbarians can engage
Weapon Specialization: Optional – as Fighter in bloody slaughter the maximum bonus or penalty is
still +1 or -1).
Barbarian Abilities
Superstitious: Barbarians are notoriously suspicious
Berserk: The Barbarian can fly into a rage at the beginning of magic from outside their experience (Barbarian
of a combat, requiring a full round to whip himself up into clans will tolerate Clerics and Druids but Magic-Users
a frenzy. This grants the Barbarian a +1 bonus to attack and Illusionists will be driven out). In part this lack of
and damage rolls for the rest of the combat. experience with magic is represented in the Barbarian’s
saving throws against Aimed Magic Devices and Spells,
Bloody Slaughter: As combat grows more intense, the which are very low.
Barbarian can indulge the savage within him, to the


 If any Magic User or Illusionist casts a spell on a
Barbarian and he successfully saves, he will fly into
a triple strength Berserker frenzy (+3 bonus to attack
and damage rolls) and attack the spell-caster. Unlike
a standard Berserk state, this happens automatically
and requires no time.
While superstitious, the Barbarian is still a pragmatist;
his primitive nature just sometimes gets the better of
him. With regard to magic items, this means that a
Barbarian can use most magic weapons and armor,
since they are just better versions of standard items.
The Barbarian would not use a weapon if he knew it
could throw a spell though.
The Barbarian is also pragmatic enough to suffer
the use of such items or the presence of a Magic-User
among his allies, unless a spell is cast upon him. In such
a case the Barbarian will fly into a rage as discussed
above and attack the source of the spell.
War Chief: At 9th level the Barbarian has an even greater
reputation among his people and can gather a larger
force, equal to 1d8 1st level Barbarians per level. This force
is accompanied by two war leaders (3rd level Barbarians),
two clan shamans (3rd level Druids) and one clan leader
(6th level Barbarian).
Warlord: At 15th level and above the Barbarian can
summon a great number (often the majority) of his people
to aid him in revenge or for the prospect of gaining
treasure. This force numbers 2d10 1st level Barbarians per
level, along with one war leader and clan shaman per 10
Barbarians and one clan leader for every 30 Barbarians.
Barbarian Level Advancement
Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
Points (d12)
Required

Advanced Abilities 1 0 1
2 3,000 2
Clan Leader: A Barbarian of 6th level and above has
the respect of his clan, usually his family and some 3 6,000 3
traditionally allied families who hail from the same 4 10,000 4
area. If the promise of revenge against a traditional 5 20,000 5
enemy or substantial loot is promised, the Barbarian 6 35,000 6 Clan Leader
can gather a small force of 1d6 1st level Barbarians
7 70,000 7
times the Barbarian’s level (so 6d6 at 6th level, 7d6 at
7th level and so on), along with a war leader (a 3rd level 8 200,000 8
Barbarian) and a clan Shaman (a 3rd level Druid). This 9 400,000 9 War Chief
force will stay together for the Barbarian as long as the 10 600,000 9+4 Constitution-
goal he promised them remains within their reach (this based hp
is at the discretion of the game master). adjustments no
longer apply
11 900,000 9+8
12 1,250,000 9+12
13 1,750,000 9+16
14 2,250,000 9+20
15 2,750,000 9+24 Warlord

Each level gained thereafter requires 500,000

experience points and gains 4 hp.

Bard
The Bard is the wandering minstrel of legend, a jack-
of-all trades who learns some abilities of the Fighter
and some of the Thief, combining them with a magic
through music that is all his own. From the Fighter the
Bard gains a good to-hit table and from the Thief the
Bard gains Thief abilities (though at a lower level). The
Bard’s music is his real power and allows him to invoke
abilities normally reserved to other classes and some
abilities completely unique to the Bard.


Bard Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 15 17 14 15 16
3-4 14 16 13 14 15
5-6 12 13 11 12 13
7-8 11 12 10 11 12
9-10 9 9 8 9 10
11-12 8 8 7 8 9
13-14 6 5 5 6 7
15-16 5 4 4 5 6
17+ 4 4 3 4 5

Bard To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-3 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
4-6 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
7-9 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
10- 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
12
13- 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
15
16- 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
18
19+ 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1

The Bard Character Most Bard songs that have a duration require the
Bard to perform for the entire duration. This means
Minimum Scores: Str 13, Dex 13, Con 6, the Bard may not do anything except walk and play.
Int 9, Wis 9, Cha 15 He may not fight, use Thief abilities or cast spells while
Hit Die Type: d6 (Max 10) maintaining a bardic song. Of course if more pressing
Alignment: Any needs apply, the Bard may stop playing or play a
Experience Bonus: None different song (but this counts as a separate use of the
Bard’s music).
Armor/Shield permitted: Leather
Every two levels the Bard may select a musical ability
Weapons Permitted: Any from the following list (one at levels 1-2, a second at
Weapon Proficiencies: 3+1 every 4 levels levels 3-4 and so forth):
Penalty for non-proficiency: -3 Charming Melody: This song acts like the Charm
Weapon Specialization: N/A Person spell.
Countermelody: This song will counteract any other
sonic effect, from the music of a rival Bard to a Banshee’s
Bard Abilities
wail. It will not remove the effects of a sonic attack that
Mystic Music: The core bardic ability, the Bard has the has already occurred. For example casting this spell
power to invoke magic through his music from first level the round after a Power Word, Kill is uttered will have
and can use this ability while “armed” with any musical no effect. The Bard may play this song as a preventive
instrument, even with only the power of his voice. In and no spell or ability based on music, screaming or
general bardic music will only affect those in range to the spoken word will affect any ally in a 20-foot radius
hear it which can vary greatly depending on conditions of the Bard’s position. If played to remove an already
(in a raging storm or magical silence the Bard may not existing effect this song has an instantaneous duration.
be able to perform at all, while in a quiet cavern he might If played as a preventive measure this song may be
be heard a great distance away). The Bard may perform played for 1 round per Bard level.
magic through his music once per Bard level.

Brawler Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 16 17 13 15 17
3-4 15 16 12 14 16
5-6 13 13 9 12 14
7-8 12 12 8 11 13
9-10 10 9 6 9 11
11-12 9 8 5 8 10
13-14 7 5 4 6 8
15-16 6 4 3 5 7
17+ 5 4 3 4 6

Brawler To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11-12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
13-14 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
15-16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
17+ 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

Funeral Dirge: This ability allows a Good Bard to turn

Bard Level Advancement
Level Experience Hit Dice
Points
Required
1 0
2 2,000
3 5,000
4 10,000
5 20,000
6 30,000
7 60,000
8 100,000
9 200,000
10 350,000
11 500,000
Each level gained thereafter
experience points and gains 2 hp.
undead or an Evil Bard to command undead. Neutral
Notes Bards may learn either of these songs but not both.
(d6) Lilting Ballad: The Bard heals 1 hp per round to all
allies within 20 feet. This song lasts one round per Bard
1 level.
Lullaby: This song acts like the Sleep spell.
2
Marching Cadence: This song dispels fatigue and
3
increases the movement of all allies able to hear the
4 song by 30 feet per round. Those affected by this song
5 also ignore any movement penalties from terrain. This
6 song lasts one hour per Bard level but the Bard must
7 continue performing the entire duration.
Music Lights the Way: This song generates a floating
8
mystical light the follows the Bard as he travels. This
9 mystical light sheds illumination in a 20-foot radius. This
9+2 Constitution-based light lasts one hour per Bard level. The Bard does not
hp adjustments no need to play to maintain this song (meaning he need
longer apply only perform it for one round and then may perform
9+4 other tasks, including singing other Bard songs).
Uplifting Melody: This song acts like the Chant spell.
requires 250,000 Soothe the Savage Beast: Any hostile animal or
magical beast will do nothing and stand fascinated
upon hearing this song if it fails a saving throw against
Spells. This magical effect lasts for one round per Bard

level and is cancelled if the creature is attacked by the The Brawler Character
Bard or his allies. The Bard may compel the creature to
stand still or follow him. If the Bard and his allies are out Minimum Scores: Str 7, Dex 6, Con 9,
of sight once the ability ends, the animal will not follow. Int 3, Wis 6, Cha 6
If the Bard and his allies are in sight once the ability Hit Die Type: d10 (Max 9)
ends, the animal will act in its normal manner. This ability Alignment: Any
will only work on creatures of Animal Intelligence. Experience Bonus: Con 16+
Armor/Shield permitted: Leather
Advanced Abilities Weapons Permitted: Any
Thief Abilities: The Bard gains Thief abilities at a level Weapon Proficiencies: 3+1 every 2 levels
four less than his own level (so at 5th level the Bard has
Penalty for non-proficiency: -3
the abilities of a 1st level Thief). The exception to this is
Hear Noise, which a Bard has as a Thief of his level. Weapon Specialization: Optional – As
Fighter (unarmed
only)
Brawler
The Brawler is focused solely on unarmed combat
rather than any esoteric applications of the martial arts.
Unlike the Yamabushi, she has no ties to a monastery
and no ethical code. A Brawler is much more likely
to be found in a seedy tavern than a monastery and
likely learned her fighting style the hard way, through
actual backroom brawls. Many Brawlers are criminals,
since they are always armed (effectively) and thus
make excellent enforcers for Thieves’ Guilds. In densely
packed urban environments, Thieves’ Guilds might
admit Brawlers, whose crimes will tend to be of the
more direct variety, such as strong-arm robbery and
protection rackets.

A Brawler of 9th level or higher may build a gymnasium

in an urban area and attract students who wish to learn
combat skills from a person of her ability. The number
of students the Brawler attracts is affected by many
things, including the Brawler’s level, the population of
the urban area where the gymnasium is founded and
how regularly the Brawler herself is in attendance (if the
Brawler is off adventuring most of the time attendance
will be lower). The Brawler may charge 1 gp per month
from students.

While the Brawler’s students will not leave the city

where they train under her, they are followers of a
sort. If the Brawler or her gymnasium are threatened or
severely insulted (especially by a rival gymnasium) the
Brawler’s students will fight to defend her or the school.
If the Brawler encourages this sort of behavior, such as
“suggesting” to her students that a particular person
or school has insulted them and needs to be taught a
lesson, the students will certainly listen, since a Brawler
is always looking for a good scrape.


Brawler Level Advancement The Brawler must state his intention to use this ability
after the attack roll but before damage is rolled. As
Level Experience Hit Dice Notes the Brawler advances in level he may use this ability
Points (d10) additional times each day: the Brawler may use this
Required ability twice per day at levels 5-8, three times per day
1 0 1 HTH 1d6 at levels 9-12 and so forth.
2 1,750 2
3 3,500 3 Combat Specialization: The Brawler may benefit from
Weapon Specialization as discussed in the Fighter
4 7,000 4 HTH 1d8
class in the OSRIC core rules. However he may only
5 14,000 5 specialize in one of his unarmed fighting styles.
6 28,000 6
7 56,000 7 HTH 1d10
8 125,000 8 Knight
9 250,000 9 May attract The Knight is a mounted warrior who fights for honor.
students Some knights are as selfless as Paladins while others
10 500,000 9+3 Constitution hp seek their own glory or even riches, however all Knights
adjustments no adhere to a strict code, the Code of Chivalry that
longer apply requires the Knight to fight on even footing with his
11 750,000 9+6 HTH 1d12 opponent.

Each level gained thereafter requires 250,000
experience points and gains 3 hp.
Brawler Abilities
Martial Arts: Brawlers always receive martial arts training
through their “schools” no matter how impromptu they
may be. However a Brawler may not learn martial arts
inappropriate to his area; so while a Yamabushi could
study Karate in a western area (provided there was a
higher level master to train with), a Brawler in a western
area would be permitted to learn only western martial
arts. Similarly a Brawler in an Oriental city could learn
eastern arts but not those from the west.
Bonus Attacks: The Brawler gains additional unarmed
attacks as Yamabushi do but less swiftly. A Brawler has
one attack at 1st to 6th level, 3/2 attacks at 7th to 12th
level and 2/1 attacks at 13th level and above. Brawlers
never receive multiple attacks with weapons.
Hand-to-Hand damage: The Brawler inflicts the base
unarmed damage of his martial arts style (see martial
arts for more information). As the Brawler rises in level
his unarmed damage will slowly improve. The Brawler
may use the base damage for his martial arts style
or the base damage granted by the Brawler class,
whichever is better.
Brute: The Brawler is not as nimble as the Yamabushi
but his toughness is second to none. He wins fights
by his “steel jaw”, shrugging off blows that would fell
a less determined fighter. Once per day the Brawler
can suffer only minimal damage from a successful hit.
Like their Oriental equivalent, the Samurai, the Knight is
part of a privileged warrior class and his training begins
by age 7 when the Knight is sent to court as a page
to learn the ways of medieval politics. In addition to
politics, a page is taught obedience to his betters in
the social order and the church, as well as receiving
an education in history, especially the history of kings
and the nobility. Pages also perform menial tasks at
court designed to teach humility, such as cleaning the
stables and working in the castle’s kitchens.
By age 14 the page is elevated to squire where his
military training begins. From this day forward he will
perform all his exercises in increasingly heavy armor so
that it will become second nature to him. Squires are
given numerous boot camp-like exercises including
crossing deep muddy ditches and climbing wooden
fences, all of which are performed in heavy armor.
Training in horsemanship is performed in armor as well
with the squire learning to quickly mount and dismount
a horse in armor. As the squire’s training progresses
he will be assigned to a knight who will continue his
education in combat training. The squire is required
to maintain the knight’s equipment and mount during
this apprenticeship.
Finally, usually between the ages of 18 and 22
(depending on how quickly the squire progressed in
his training) he would be ready to assume the mantle
of knighthood. Days of prayer and fasting would
commence and a priest would bless a sword and
place it around the squire’s neck. Wearing nothing but
a white smock to show his purity, he would move to
a nearby chapel where a full-fledged knight waited


 Always fight opponents on equal
footing. If an opponent is on foot,
dismount and face him. If an opponent
has no missile weapons, you may not
use them yourself.
Always be honest and truthful. Since
you are often called upon to administer
the law your honesty must be above
reproach.

A Knight who does not live up to this

code may be stripped of his knighthood
by the lord he serves or by the king
of the realm in which he resides.
Such a fallen Knight may either seek
redemption, trying to prove himself
worthy of reinstatement by those who
stripped him of Knighthood or he may
accept his disgrace and advance as a
regular Fighter for the remainder of his
career.

Ex-Paladins: In a campaign featuring

the Knight class, a game master may
decree that Paladins are a sub-class
of the Knight not the Fighter. In this
case a Paladin who breaks his vows
or changes his alignment may be
allowed to become a Knight instead of
becoming a Fighter, provided he meets
all the ability score and alignment
requirements for the Knight class.
for him. The knight would question the squire about his
motives to ascend to knighthood and then, if he found The Knight Character
his answers acceptable, dub him a knight. The squire Minimum Scores: Str 13, Dex 10, Con 15,
would then stand and remove the white smock and Int 6, Wis 6, Cha 6
sword and be dressed in armor and spurs by waiting
Hit Die Type: d10 (Max 9)
assistants. He would then kneel before the knight
again and receive the accolade, three touches on Alignment: Any Lawful
alternating shoulders with the knight’s sword. After this Experience Bonus: None
the squire would be given his sword, lance and shield Armor/Shield permitted: Any
and be ready to enter the world again as a full-fledged Weapons Permitted: Any
knight of the realm.
Weapon Proficiencies: 4+1 every 2 levels
The Knight’s code is known as the Code of Chivalry. Penalty for non-proficiency: -2
The Code of Chivalry requires the following: Weapon Specialization: N/A
Pledge your loyalty to a Lawful god and follow his
dictates, this will give the Knight higher aspirations. Knight Abilities
Find a lord worthy of you and pledge to serve him. Immune to Fear: Knights are taught to fear nothing, not
Find a lady worthy of your love and pledge yourself even death. Knights are immune to all forms of fear,
to her, fighting for her honor in tournaments. both magical and mundane.
Once you have pledged your service to a lord, serve
him until death. Combat Training: At 1st level the Knight gains a +1
Never retreat from battle. bonus to-hit with all melee weapons while mounted. At
4th level the Knight gains a +1 bonus to hit with swords

Knight Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 16 17 16 14 16
3-4 15 16 15 12 15
5-6 13 13 14 10 13
7-8 11 10 13 8 12
9-10 10 8 12 6 10
11-12 9 6 11 5 9
13-14 7 5 10 4 8
15-16 6 4 9 3 6
17+ 5 3 8 2 6

Knight To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11-12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
13-14 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
15-16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
17+ 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6
while on foot. At 8th level the Knight’s bonus to hit while Advanced Abilities
mounted increases to +2 and at 12th level his bonus to hit
Squire: At any time after he has achieved 6th level, the Knight
with swords on foot increases to +2, and so on.
may attract a skilled warrior older and more competent
than the average squire who seeks late entry into the
Horsemanship: The Knight is trained to ride from a very
knighthood. This squire will be a Fighter with a level one-third
young age and throughout his training is expected to
the Knight’s level rounded down (so at 6th to 8th level the
ride constantly. Pages ride in the course of hunting while
Fighter will be 2nd level, at 9th to 11th level 3rd and so forth).
squires begin training in mounted combat wearing armor.
If someone attempts to unseat the Knight he has a 90%
Accolade: At 12th level or above the Knight may grant
chance to stay in the saddle. At 10th level this increases
knighthood to any Fighter who meets the requirements
to 100%. A Knight has a similar chance to vault into or out
for the Knight class (including ability scores, alignment and
of the saddle of his mount in a single segment. If the roll
so forth). A Fighter who gains knighthood in this way loses
to quickly mount or dismount is failed the Knight requires
any Weapon Specialization already selected in favor of
a full round to mount or dismount his steed.
the Knight’s weapons of choice. The exception to this is
a character who has become a Fighter because he is a
Knight’s Warhorse: Knights cannot summon a magical
fallen Knight. Such a character may only be restored to
warhorse as Paladins do but they are given instruction in
knighthood by his lord or a lord he serves indirectly (such as
the care and training of ordinary mounts. Any warhorse
his lord’s King).
possessed by the Knight will gain 1 hp per die each
If the character being dubbed with this ability is not eligible
time the Knight gains a level until eventually the mount
for any reason (such as not meeting the requirements or
reaches maximum hit points for its type. A Knight has a
being a fallen Knight) this ability will not function. In a fantasy
discerning eye for horses and can tell at a glance how
setting, granting knighthood is a holy rite that invokes the
many hit points any horse has, making him an excellent
names of gods and saints and they will not allow someone
choice of horseflesh when it comes time to buy a new
unworthy to ascend to their service.
mount.

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Knight Level Advancement Ninja
Level Experience Hit Dice Notes Ninja are the assassins of the Orient, renowned for
Points (d10) their skill at stealth and disguise. Though the initial
Required Ninja philosophies were adapted from the sections on
espionage from Sun Tzu’s Art of War, the Ninja would
1 0 1 Immune to develop numerous unique techniques, beginning with
Fear, Combat Michinoue-no-Mikoto, usually regarded as the first
Training (Mounted true Ninja. The name for this order would come later,
Combat) +1 when Otomo-no-Saijin was granted the title Shinobi as
2 3,000 2 a badge of honor. The name, which means “steal in”
was later modified by adding another character to it
3 6,000 3
changing the word to Ninjutsu.
4 10,000 4 Combat Training
(Swords) +1 Training in Ninjutsu begins at a very young age, usually
5 20,000 5 by age 5. Training includes balance, stealth, armed
6 50,000 6 Squire and unarmed combat, psychological warfare as well
as more exotic forms of training, such as placing a
7 100,000 7
young Ninja in a small pot for hours a day to ensure no
8 200,000 8 Combat Training fear of darkness or confinement.
(Mounted
Combat) +2 Ninja clans are controlled by the Chunin (“middle
9 500,000 9 men”) and above them the Jonin (“upper man”), the
10 900,000 9+3 Constitution- supreme leader of the clan. There is only one Jonin per
based hp clan but each clan can have many Chunin. Once a
adjustments no character reaches 15th level, he must either assassinate
longer apply the Jonin of his current clan or found a clan of his own.
11 1,300,000 9+6 As Ninja are honorable (in their own way) assassinating
one’s own Jonin is very rare and will usually only be
12 1,700,000 9+9 Accolade
tolerated by the clan if the Jonin has acted outside
the normal bounds of acceptable Ninja behavior
Each level gained thereafter requires 400,000 additional
or has shown weakness or incompetence in some
experience points and gains 3 hp.
way.

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The Ninja Character Chunin: At 9th level the ninja has achieved the rank of
“middle man” and may recruit ninja from his clan as
Minimum Scores: Str 10, Dex 13, Con 12, followers, to assist him in his assignments.
Int 9, Wis 6, Cha 13
Hit Die Type: d6 (Max 15) Jonin: A 15th level ninja is a Jonin or “upper man”, the
Alignment: Any Lawful leader of a ninja clan. The ninja must either assassinate
Experience Bonus: None his own Jonin (which will only be tolerated by his clan
under certain circumstances) or found a new clan
Armor/Shield permitted: Armored sleeves
of his own. If a ninja leaves his clan to found his own,
Weapons Permitted: Any approximately 10% of the clan will be allowed to come
Weapon Proficiencies: 4+1 every 4 levels with him as the cornerstone of the new clan.
Penalty for non-proficiency: -2
Weapon Specialization: N/A Character
Illusionist Spell Level
Level
Ninja Abilities 1 2 3
Backstab: A ninja may backstab with any of the melee 6 1 – –
weapons permissible to the thief class as well as with the 7 1 – –
ninja-to. Backstabbing doubles the weapon’s damage 8 2 – –
at levels 1-4, triple at levels 5-8, quadruple at level 9-12,
9 2 – –
and so on. Also, a ninja attacks from behind with a to-hit
bonus of +4 rather than the ordinary +2. 10 2 1 –
11 2 1 –
Disguise: Ninja are masters of disguise, even at first 12 2 2 –
level. Within reasonable limits, a ninja can make himself 13 2 2 –
appear slightly shorter or considerably taller, fatter or
14 2 2 1
thinner, or of the opposite gender. A ninja can even
disguise himself as a member of another race (again, 15 2 2 2
within reason). Any person observing the disguised ninja
has a base 2% chance to see through the disguise, with Ninja Level Advancement
one chance per day to do so. The base chance of Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
seeing through a disguise increases another 2% if the Points (d6)
ninja is posing as another class, race or gender (max 8% Required
chance). The GM may assign additional penalties and
1 0 1
bonuses to this check if the observer is unusually wise or
intelligent (or particularly stupid), and common sense, 2 2,000 2
of course, applies at all times. 3 4,000 3
4 8,000 4
Shinobi-jutsu: The ninja has the following thief abilities at 5 16,000 5
a level equal to his ninja level: Climb Walls, Hear Noise,
6 32,000 6 Nine Signs
Hide in Shadows, Move Silently. All other thief abilities
are at two levels below the character’s ninja level. 7 75,000 7
8 150,000 8
Martial Arts: All ninja receive training in the Ninjutsu 9 300,000 9 Chunin (may
martial art at 1st level, even if such training would not recruit followers)
normally be available in their area. See Martial Arts 10 450,000 10
below for an explanation of how martial arts work and
11 600,000 11
how they are acquired.
12 750,000 12
13 1,000,000 13
Advanced Abilities
14 1,500,000 14
Kuji-Kiri, the Nine Signs: Once a character rises to the
6th level, he begins to receive instruction in deeper 15 2,000,000 15 Jonin
mysteries, including the “nine signs” or Kuji-Kiri. This allows
the ninja to cast Illusionist spells according to the table
below.

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Ninja Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-4 14 16 14 14 14
5-8 12 15 12 13 12
9-12 10 14 10 12 10
13-15 8 13 8 10 8

Ninja To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-4 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
5-8 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
9-12 21 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 4 5
13-15 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

Noble
The Nobles are the political and social elite of fantasy
societies. These privileged few live on great estates
and sometimes command larger armies than kings.
While a player character noble starts out with much
more modest means, he does carry the training to
command men and some material advantages other
classes do not.

Like many other classes, including the Knight, Paladin,

Ranger and Samurai, Nobles also live by a strict code
of conduct which defines them. They must adhere
to this code at all times and can be stripped of their
nobility if they violate it. The Noble’s code is known as
Noblesse Oblige.

Noblesse Oblige sees the Noble’s place at the top

of the social order as a divine right but also a divine
responsibility. The Noble’s power and authority are not
to be questioned but he is to USE that power first and
foremost to protect those below him in the social order.
Noblesse Oblige was particularly concerned with the
wealth Nobles tended to accumulate and saw greed
as a particularly vile trait in a member of the nobility.

The Noble is expected to donate up to 10% of his

wealth to charitable causes, such as orphanages and
priestly orders that provide food to the poor. Any time
a Noble gains a large influx of wealth (such as from
an adventure) his first order of business should be this
donation. Spending money on arms or a new mount
to reduce his cash on hand and avoid giving to the
poor is the type of behavior that could give a Noble
a reputation for greed, serving his own vanity above
those he was born to protect and serve.
Note also that Noblesse Oblige applies only to NPCs.
Regardless of their upbringing, fellow PCs should
be considered friends of the Noble. Nobles in the
Middle Ages were famously free with their friendship,
befriending brigands and poets and comedians and
treating those individuals as equals.

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Noble Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 14 15 12 13 15
3-4 13 14 11 12 14
5-6 11 11 9 10 12
7-8 10 10 8 9 11
9-10 8 7 6 7 9
11-12 7 6 5 6 8
13-14 5 3 3 4 6
15-16 4 2 2 3 5
17+ 3 2 2 2 4

Noble To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11-12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
13-14 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
15-16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
17+ 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

The Noble Character Noble knows he may use all abilities from the list below
a number of times per day equal to his Noble level
Minimum Scores Str 10, Dex 6, Con 10, (meaning a 4th level Noble who knows two auras may
Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 13 use any combination of those two auras four times in
Hit Die Type d8 (Max 10) the course of a day). The Noble can take any action
Alignment Any Lawful except retreat while an aura is in effect. If the Noble
Experience Bonus Wis 16 and Cha 16+ withdraws from battle (or begins to) any aura in effect
is immediately cancelled. The Noble’s presence in the
Armor/Shield permitted Any
thick of battle is what inspires his allies. Note that the
Weapons Permitted Any Noble does not need to be actively fighting, he just
Weapon Proficiencies 3+1 every 3 levels cannot be retreating from the enemy.
Penalty for non-proficiency -3 Forced March: This ability is identical to the Bard’s
Weapon Specialization N/A Marching Cadence ability. Unlike most auras, the
Noble must do nothing but maintain this aura. He
must be actively urging his allies to move quickly at all
Noble Abilities
times.
Inspiration: The Noble is trained from a young age to Inspire Courage: All allies within a 20-foot radius gain
be a leader of men. Complimenting this training is his a +2 bonus on saving throws against fear. This bonus
place at the top of the social order which is backed increases by +1 for every four levels the Noble gains
by divine influence. For whatever reason, the gods (so it increases to +3 at 5th level, +4 at 9th level and so
themselves have placed their faith in the Noble to forth). This ability lasts one round per Noble level.
help lead their followers (in concert with members of Inspire Heroism: This ability grants all allies within a 20-
the Cleric, Druid and Knight classes). foot radius a +1 bonus to attack and saving throws. This
Every two levels the Noble may select an ability bonus increases by +1 for every four levels the Noble
from the list below (one at levels 1-2, two at levels 3- gains.
4 and so forth). Regardless of how many abilities the

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 Never Surrender: This ability grants all allies within a
20-foot radius who have less than 50% hp remaining
a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls. This bonus
increases by +1 for every four levels the Noble gains.
Rally Courage: This ability functions as Inspire Courage
except it is an instantaneous effect that allows anyone
within a 20-foot radius of the Noble to re-roll a failed
saving throw against any fear effect. This includes
failed morale checks by NPC allies fighting with the
Noble. Unlike most auras, this aura can be used without
ending the Inspire Courage or Inspire Heroism auras.
Second Wind: The Noble inspires his wounded allies
to forget their pain and fight on, ignoring wounds.
This ability heals all allies within a 20-foot radius of 1
hp of damage. The damage healed increases by +1
for every four levels the Noble gains. This ability is an
instantaneous effect.
Voice of Command: This ability functions identically
to the Command spell.
Attracting soldiers is voluntary and the Noble may
wait until he is higher level to attract followers or a
standard bearer. Waiting to attract followers does not
decrease the amount of followers a Noble can attract,
meaning a Noble who waited until 9th level to attract
followers would be able to roll followers for 6th, 7th, 8th
and 9th levels immediately.
Lord: At 9th level the Noble is granted the title of Lord
by his King. He will be treated according to his rank by
other members of the nobility he encounters and can
expect at least neutral treatment even in the lands
of rival or enemy nobles, so long as a state of open,
declared war does not exist between the lords of the
land the Noble is in the lands the Noble hails from.
Accolade: The Noble gains this ability at 12th level. It
functions identically to the Knight ability of the same
name.

Advanced Abilities Noble Level Advancement

Retinue: Nobles can begin to attract followers at a Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
much lower level than other characters. At 4th level Points (d8)
the Noble can attract a standard bearer to carry his Required
personal flag into battle with him. A standard bearer 1 0 1
is a Fighter of one-half the level of the Noble that
2 2,500 2
attracts him (so if a Noble sought out a standard
bearer immediately upon reaching 4th level he would 3 5,000 3
attract a 2nd level Fighter, if he waiting until 6th level the 4 8,000 4 Standard Bearer
standard bearer would be 3rd level). Once gained a 5 15,000 5
standard bearer advances normally. 6 30,000 6 Retinue
As long as the standard bearer is conscious and
7 60,000 7
able to hold the standard of his lord visible, the radius
and duration of all the Noble’s auras is doubled. If the 8 120,000 8
standard bearer goes down, the Noble may not use 9 250,000 9 Lord
any Inspiration abilities until the standard is retrieved 10 550,000 9+2 Constitution-
and held aloft by another character. based hp
Standard flags are large, heavy and bulky meaning adjustments no
the character holding the standard may do nothing longer apply
else. Also because of their size, they may not be used 11 850,000 9+4
in most dungeon settings. Even in a large cave, there is
usually not enough visibility for a standard to be of any Each level gained thereafter requires 300,000 additional
effect. Therefore this ability may only be used indoors experience points and gains 2 hp.
with the game master’s permission.
In addition to the standard bearer, at every level
from 6th on the Noble may begin to attract followers.
At 6th level the Noble can attract 1-4 0 level Fighters to
Samurai
his cause, at 7th level he can attract 1-6 0 level Fighters, Samurai are the noble warriors of the Orient. Unlike
at 8th level 1-8 0 Level Fighters and from 9th on 1-10 0 a Paladin, who follows a strict code of Lawful Good,
level Fighters per level may be attracted to the Noble’s Samurai swear allegiance to a high level Noble known
cause. in Oriental societies as a Daimyo (see the Noble class
For every 5 0 level Fighters (total) that the Noble has, for more information) and serve his wishes until death.
he will attract one 1st level Fighter (a Sergeant) and for
every 20 0 level Fighters (total) he will attract a 3rd level Samurai whose lords have died before them or who
Noble (a Lieutenant). have been rejected by their lord for some reason are

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Samurai Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-2 16 17 16 14 16
3-4 15 16 15 12 15
5-6 13 13 14 10 13
7-8 11 10 13 8 12
9-10 10 8 12 6 10
11-12 9 6 11 5 9
13-14 7 5 10 4 8
15-16 6 4 9 3 6
17+ 5 3 8 2 6

Samurai To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11-12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
13-14 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
15-16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
17+ 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

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Samurai Level Advancement of the unknown, the Samurai will be sent to superstitious
places alone at night, such as graveyards.
Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
Points (d10) At age 5 the Samurai receives his first “sword” (a
Required dagger little more than a toy) and he will not be
1 0 1 Immune to Fear, without a sword for the rest of his life. In addition to
Weapon of Choice training with the sword, the Samurai is trained to use
(Katana) +1 the bow, the spear, horsemanship and military tactics,
2 2,500 2 finally entering society as an adult warrior with all the
3 5,000 3 privileges and responsibilities of his class at age 22.
4 8,000 4 Weapon of Choice
In addition to the requirement that he serve a Daimyo
(Daikyu) +1
the Samurai’s code of honor requires him to obey the
5 18,000 5
following restrictions:
6 40,000 6 The Samurai may never refuse a command from
7 80,000 7 his lord, even if that command means certain death.
8 150,000 8 Weapon of Choice Indeed, a Samurai is expected to obey any command
(Yari) +1 from his lord, even one demanding him to commit
9 450,000 9 suicide.
The Samurai may never refuse single combat, even if
10 750,000 9+3 Constitution-based
that means his death.
hp adjustments no
Finally, the Samurai must donate at least 10% of any
longer apply
wealth he gains to his lord.
11 1,050,000 9+6
The Samurai Character
Each level gained thereafter requires 300,000 additional
experience points and gains 3 hp. Minimum Scores: Str 12, Dex 6, Con 9,
Int 6, Wis 3, Cha 6
known as Ronin. These “fallen samurai” are treated Hit Die Type: d10 (max 9 hit dice)
as regular fighters in most respects, until they are able Alignment: Any Lawful
to redeem themselves in some way. Ronin lose their Experience Bonus: None
immunity to fear but retain any Weapon of Choice Armor/Shield permitted: Any armor, no shield
abilities already learned. They may not learn new
Weapons Permitted: Any
Weapon of Choice abilities until they are redeemed
and they may not take Weapon Specialization. Weapon Proficiencies: 4+1 every 2 levels
Penalty for non-proficiency: -2
If the Samurai’s original lord is still alive, the Samurai Weapon Specialization: N/A
may only be redeemed by being accepted back into
that lord’s service. If the Samurai’s original lord has Samurai Abilities
died, the Samurai can regain his lost abilities by finding
Immune to Fear: Samurai are trained almost from birth
a new lord to serve.
to fear nothing, not even death. Samurai are immune
to all forms of fear both magical and mundane.
As a member of a privileged warrior class, the
Samurai begins training at birth. He is exposed with
Weapons of Choice: A Samurai was expected to be
little protective clothing to the harshest summer heat
highly proficient in the Katana (a two-handed sword
and winter cold and taught to endure pain without
of the Orient), the Daikyu (an Oriental longbow) and
complaint. He is given errands by his family, at first on
the Yari (an Oriental spear). Skill with these weapons
the grounds of the family estate but very quickly (often
allowed the Samurai to best his foe at any range
before age 10) on the open road.
whether long (with the Daikyu), medium (with the Yari)
or close (with the Katana).
Members of his family will often follow and observe
At 1st level the Samurai receives a +1 bonus to hit with
these errands to ensure the young Samurai conducts
the Katana. At 4th level he receives a +1 bonus to hit
himself without fear. Often they will place obstacles in
with the Daikyu and at 8th level he receives a +1 bonus
his way or take steps to lengthen the errand or confuse
to hit with the Yari. At 12th level the Samurai’s bonus to
the Samurai to teach him resolve. So that he has no fear
hit with the Katana increases to +2 and so on.
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Thief-Acrobat The Thief-Acrobat Character
While many thieves rely on manual dexterity to get Minimum Scores: Str 13, Dex 13, Con 6,
into places they aren’t supposed to be, some thieves Int 6, Cha 6
specialize in “second story” work, using their agility to Hit Die Type: d6 (max 10 hit dice)
get up high and enter structures from above, where
Alignment: Any neutral or evil
security is often lighter or non-existent. Second story
work isn’t easy and these thieves have to stronger Experience Bonus: Str 16+ and Dex 16+
than those who work on ground level to accomplish Armor/Shield permitted: Leather
the many feats of acrobatics their chosen method of Weapons Permitted: As Thief plus
entry requires. Quarterstaff
Weapon Proficiencies: 2+1 every 4 levels
To become a Thief-Acrobat a character must be a
Penalty for non-proficiency: -3
Thief of 5th level and must either be a Human, Half-Orc
Weapon Specialization: N/A
or Half-Elf. Smaller races lack either the strength (in
the case of Halflings and Gnomes) or are too bulky to
perform the leaps and jumps required by this sub-class Thief-Acrobat Abilities
(Dwarves). Upon entering the Thief-Acrobat class, the character
stops training (his percentages no longer increase) in
Upon reaching 5th level as a Thief, the character informs the following Thief skills: Find Traps, Open Locks, Pick
the GM he is searching out a Thief-Acrobat to begin Pockets and the character never gains the Read
training. To fully enter this class, the character must Languages skill. These abilities remain at whatever
then gain a number of experience points to achieve level they were prior to entry in this class but no longer
6th level on the Thief-Acrobat experience table and improve. In return the Thief-Acrobat gains the following
complete his training. abilities:

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Thief-Acrobat Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-4 14 16 13 12 15
5-8 12 15 12 11 13
9-12 10 14 11 10 11
13-16 8 13 10 9 9
17-20 6 12 9 8 7
21+ 4 11 8 7 5

Thief-Acrobat To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-4 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
5-8 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
9-12 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
13-16 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
17-20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
21+ 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Tightrope Walking: The Thief-Acrobat has a 5% chance increases by +1 every 4 levels (so a total of +3 at 10th level,
times his Dexterity score to walk on a very narrow surface +4 at 14th level and so on). The Thief-Acrobat can also use
or tightrope. So if a character had the minimum Dexterity this ability to ignore an amount of falling damage equal to
to qualify for this class his chance to tightrope walk would 10 times his current bonus in feet. For example a 10th level
be 65%, a character with 18 Dexterity would have a 90% Thief-Acrobat (tumbling bonus +3) would ignore 30 feet of
chance. This ability improves at 5% per level and can any fall.
go as high as 150%. Percentages above 100% allow a If a Thief-Acrobat falls in an area where he could actively
character to automatically succeed even when penalties use his acrobatics and tumbling skills to break his fall, such as
are applied. in an urban environment where he could grab clotheslines
or aim for awnings to break his fall, he may make a saving
Pole Vaulting: This ability requires the Thief-Acrobat to have throw vs. Breath Weapon to take minimum damage from
a pole at least as long as a Quarterstaff. He can then clear the fall. He may still reduce the base damage using his
distances up to 10 feet in height. This distance improves at tumbling modifier as described above.
½ foot per level. This ability can go as high as 16 feet.
Thief-Acrobat Level Advancement
High Jump: This ability requires the Thief-Acrobat to make
a running start of at least 10 feet and allows him to clear Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
a height half what he can accomplish with a pole vault (5 Points (d6)
feet plus ¼ foot per level). This ability can go as high as 8 Required
feet. 6 30,000 6 Acrobat abilities
7 60,000 7
Broad Jump: The broad jump is a leap forward rather than 8 100,000 8
up and can be made either from a standing position or
9 150,000 9
with a 10 foot running start. Standing broad jumps begin at
10 240,000 10
5 feet and improve ½ foot per level. Running broad jumps
allow the character to jump twice as far but require a 10 11 330,000 10+2 Constitution
foot running start. This ability can go as high as 15 feet for a modifiers no longer
standing broad jump, or 30 feet for a running broad jump. apply
12 660,000 10+4
Tumbling: The Thief-Acrobat is very acrobatic in combat
and can use this for attack or defense. The character Each level thereafter requires 330,000 experience and
gains a +2 bonus at 6th level that can be divided between gains +2 hp.
attack rolls and armor class as the player sees fit. This bonus
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Yamabushi Saving Throw Table
Level Aimed Magic Breath Weapons Death/Paralysis/ Petrification/ Spells
Items Poison Polymorph
1-4 14 16 14 14 14
5-8 13 15 13 13 13
9-12 10 12 10 10 10
13-15 9 11 9 9 9
14-16 6 8 6 6 6
17 4 6 4 4 4

Yamabushi To-Hit Table

Level -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-2 25 24 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
3-4 23 22 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
5-6 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
7-8 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
9-10 20 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
11-12 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
13-14 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2
15-16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
17 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

Yamabushi the monastery will be allowed to learn martial arts there,

paying what they are able to afford (which is often quite
The Yamabushi or “mountain warrior” is a member of a
a lot in the case of nobles and Samurai).
secluded monastic order trained in mystical asceticism
and various forms of martial arts. In many campaigns this
Yamabushi are required to live a simple life, refraining
class may be known more simply as “the Monk” (that
from drinking alcohol, eating meat or owning excess
name is not used here because it causes confusion with
wealth (more than enough to cover the Yamabushi’s
Western monks who are simply cloistered priests, not
immediate needs). Yamabushi must also be honest and
unarmed combatants).
must take a vow of celibacy. The Yamabushi may not
own more than 8 magic items (four weapons and four
Yamabushi are most often encountered wandering,
miscellaneous items).
either on an errand for their monastery or in search of
personal perfection. However Yamabushi have been
As the Yamabushi rises in level he must prove himself in
known to get involved in politics on occasion as well,
tests of skill against members of his order. At levels 12
either because the head of the monastery is particularly
and above, the Yamabushi must seek out and defeat
ambitious or because the local nobility is cruel beyond
a Yamabushi of that level of his order to maintain his
toleration.
newly gained level for more than 60 days. Defeating
this Yamabushi does not cause him to lose his place, it
In most cases however, Lawful Neutral or Lawful Good
just proves that the character is worthy to join his ranks
Yamabushi will only oppose the nobility on behalf of the
(though in Lawful Evil orders these duels are typically to
peasant farmers and villagers, who they consider under
the death). If the Yamabushi loses but is not killed, he
their protection. Highly respected by these peasants
loses enough experience points to place him midway
and farmers, Yamabushi become a dangerous threat
between the former level and the one he just attained.
to the nobles when they gather peasants behind them
and their uprisings turn into full scale revolts. This makes
The exception to this is the battle to become the Ultimate
the nobility regard these ascetics with suspicion.
Master, the 17th level Yamabushi. There is only one such
master in all the world and when a second character
Besides protecting the weak, Yamabushi monasteries
reaches this level, he must seek out the current Ultimate
also serve as a center of learning, especially for
Master and defeat him.
unarmed combat. Warriors who have the respect of

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The Yamabushi Character
Minimum Scores
Hit Die Type
Alignment
Experience Bonus
Armor/Shield permitted
Weapons Permitted
Weapon Proficiencies
Penalty for non-proficiency:
Weapon Specialization:
Hand-to-Hand damage: The Yamabushi inflicts the
base unarmed damage of his martial arts style (see
Str 12, Dex 15, Con 9, martial arts for more information). As the Yamabushi
Int 3, Wis 15, Cha 3 rises in level his unarmed damage will slowly improve.
d6 (max 17 hit dice) The Yamabushi may use the base damage for his
Any Lawful martial arts style or the base damage granted by the
None Yamabushi class, whichever is better.
None
Mountain man: Yamabushi are famous for their ability
Any to cover tremendous distances by foot over rough
3+1 every 2 levels (usually mountainous) terrain. He can maintain his
-3 normal movement rate for 12 hours a day indefinitely
N/A and suffers no movement penalties from terrain.

Yamabushi Abilities
Martial Arts: All Yamabushi can Yamabushi Level Advancement
receive martial arts training at their Level Experience Hit Dice Notes
monasteries, even if such training Points (d6)
would not normally be available in Required
the campaign.
1 0 1 HTH 1d4; Martial Defense (AC 8)
2 2,000 2 Martial Defense (AC 7)
Flurry of Blows: When making any
martial arts attacks (including 3 4,000 3 Slow Fall (10 feet); Martial Defense (AC
weapon martial arts styles), the 6)
Yamabushi can make an additional 4 7,000 4 Increased Move (+10 feet); Martial
attack each round but all of his Defense (AC 5)
attacks -2 penalty to hit. 5 15,000 5 HTH 1d6; Ki Strike (+1); Martial Defense
(AC 4)
Bonus Attacks: Yamabushi attack 6 25,000 6 Heal Self; Martial Defense (AC 3); Slow
once per round unarmed at levels Fall (20 feet)
1-5; at 6-10th levels they attack three
7 55,000 7 Martial Defense (AC 2)
times every two rounds (3/2); at 11-
15th levels they attack twice every 8 110,000 8 HTH 1d8; Increased Move (+20 feet);
round (2/1); at 16th level and above Martial Defense (AC 1)
the Yamabushi attacks three times 9 225,000 9 Evasion; Martial Defense (AC 0); Slow
every round (3/1). The Yamabushi Fall (30 feet)
never attacks more than once each 10 325,000 10 Ki Strike (+2); Martial Defense (AC -1)
round with weapons. 11 450,000 11 HTH 1d10; Martial Defense (AC -2)
12 650,000 12 Martial Arts Master; Increase Move (+30
Martial Defense: The Yamabushi can
feet); Martial Def. (AC -3); Slow Fall (40
wear no armor but benefits from his
feet)
Dexterity adjustment normally. In
addition the Yamabushi benefits from 13 800,000 13 Martial Defense (AC -4)
the base armor class of his martial 14 1,250,000 14 HTH 1d12; Martial Defense (AC -5)
arts style (see martial arts for more 15 1,550,000 15 Martial Arts Grandmaster; Ki Strike (+3);
information). As the Yamabushi rises Martial Defense (AC -6); Slow Fall (50
in level his base armor class will slowly feet)
improve. The Yamabushi may use 16 1,850,000 16 Increased Move (+40 feet); Martial
the base armor class for his martial Defense (AC -7)
arts style or that granted by his class,
17 2,250,000 17 Ultimate Master; Martial Defense (AC -8)
whichever is better (modified by
Dexterity).
Level 17 at 2,250,000 experience points is the ceiling for Yamabushi. Any
further experience points gained by a character of this level are simply
lost.

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Advanced Abilities Ki Strike: At 5th level and above the Yamabushi’s unarmed
attacks are treated as magical for damaging creatures
Increased movement rate: As the Yamabushi rises in
normally only struck by magical weapons.
level, his movement rate increases.

Heal Self: At 6th level the Yamabushi can heal damage to

Slow Fall: As the Yamabushi rises in level, he can fall
himself equal to twice his level once per day.
increasing distances without suffering damage.

Evasion: At 9th level the Yamabushi suffers no damage on a

Thief Abilities: The Yamabushi has Thief abilities at a
successful saving throw against damage-dealing magical
level two less than his own (so at 3rd level the Yamabushi
attacks (including those from aimed devices and breath
has the abilities of a 1st level Thief).
weapons) that allow a saving throw for half damage. The
Yamabushi suffers full damage on a failed saving throw.

Weapons
The following is a handful of new weapons for use in your campaigns.

Melee Weapons
Weapon Dmg (Medium) Dmg (Large) Enc Weight Cost
Garrote +2 +0 1 0
Kama 1-6 1-4 3 2 gp
Knife 1-3 1-2 2 1 gp
Ninja-to 1-6 1-8 7 20 gp
Nunchaku 1-6 1-6 4 10 gp
Sai 1-4 1-3 2 5 gp
Shield 1-2 1-2 10 lbs. 15 gp
Stiletto 1-4 1-3 2 10 gp
Tonfa 1-4 1-4 3 2 gp

Missile Weapons
Weapon Dmg Dmg (Large) ROF Range Enc Weight Cost
(Medium)
Blowgun 1-3 1-2 1 15 ft. 2 0
Bolo 1-3 1-3 1 15 ft. 1 0
Boomerang 2-5 (1d4+1) 1-3 1 20 ft. 2 0
Shuriken 1-4 1-3 3 20 ft. ½ 1 gp

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Martial Arts
Martial arts are armed and unarmed fighting styles that
can improve a character’s success in battle and thus his
chance of surviving in a dangerous world. Two common
misconceptions of the martial arts are that they were an
eastern phenomenon only and that they were primarily
concerned with unarmed combat.
The idea that systematic combat teachings were unique
to the Orient, while their European counterparts threw
themselves into battle wildly, bashing their opponents and
learning (perhaps) from experience was once a quite
common misconception that modern combat scholars
are working hard to disprove. In fact many European
combat manuals for sword fighting (commonly referred to
as “fencing” or “defence”) have been found and many
European knights received training remarkably similar to
that of their Japanese counterpart, the Samurai, both in
length of training and in the sophistication of the training
received.
Also, there are as many varieties of armed martial arts
and unarmed arts are traditionally spurred by a lack of
available weapons or by those weapons being outlawed,
as happened famously on several occasions in Japanese
history when the common folk were disarmed by a fearful
nobility. All things being equal, when weapons are in
abundant supply, a well-trained fighter has just as much
preference for being armed as an untrained fighter and
would rather direct his energies to mastering his weapon
of choice.
Learning a martial art: Learning a martial art requires a
teacher, who might require a payment in cash or service.
Some teachers taught any students they found worthy
of their attention and these teachers are often the best
teachers, seeking students who they feel truly need their
knowledge or those whose outlook on the world matches
their own (usually expressed in game terms through
Alignment). One final consideration for what martial arts
styles are available is the cultural composition of the
campaign. In a campaign without a heavy Oriental
influence it is very unlikely that martial arts such as Aikijutsu
will have made their way into the campaign. In such a case
a character could not learn such an art unless he traveled
the world to reach an Oriental locale or encountered such
a wanderer, perhaps a friendly Yamabushi who could be
convinced to teach what he knew.
Some professions offer martial arts training as part of their
standard instruction such as the Brawler, Ninja, Samurai
and Yamabushi and these characters may learn martial
arts as part of the normal course for gaining a level. For
these characters, no additional payment is required
besides any that the game master requires for training to
gain a level.
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The other thing that is required to learn a martial art is
a weapon proficiency. Learning a martial arts style or a
martial arts maneuver is just as complicated as learning
how to use a weapon in combat and thus requires the
character to spend one of his weapon proficiencies.
For example a 1st level Fighter could learn how to use
the Longsword, learn the Sword Fighting martial arts
style, learn the Shield Training martial arts style and then
take Weapon Specialization in the Longsword with his
initial allotment of weapon proficiencies.
Martial Arts Styles: Martial arts styles provide a basis for
further training. An unarmed style consists of a base
armor class, unarmed attack damage and maneuvers.
A weapon martial arts style consists of a base armor
class, a modifier to the weapon’s normal statistics and
maneuvers.
A character without armor uses the base armor class
of his martial art modified by his Dexterity modifier as
normal. A character wearing armor uses that as his
base armor class rather than that of his martial arts style.
An unarmed character inflicts the base damage of the
martial art, modified by his Strength modifier as normal.
However a character in armor may use any attack
options provided by his martial art provided he has the
appropriate weapon, or in the case of an unarmed
style a hand or foot free to move and attack.
Martial Arts Maneuvers: These are specific abilities that
can be used so long as the character is able. The only
caveat is that no more than one martial arts maneuver
may be applied to a single attack. If a character
has the ability to make multiple attacks, he may use
a different maneuver on each attack but more than
one maneuver may never be used to modify a single
attack.
A note about styles and culture: The cast majority of
the styles below are derived from the history of the
planet Earth. This makes their presence on a planet
that is not Earth (such as a fantasy world) something of
a conundrum. The game master may either insert the
styles without comment and let the players wonder (if
they notice at all) why these styles are present, he may
change the names to ones more suitable to his world
or he may come up with an explanation the players
have a chance of learning through the course of play.
For example the world the players call home might
be descended from Earth in ages past through some
sort of magical cataclysm. However no explanation is
needed to explain the presence of these arts, since their
existence is likely not the most illogical thing in a fantasy
(magic, elves and dragons leap to mind here).
Aikijutsu (Martial Arts Style)
This fighting style is the art (jutsu) of harmonious (ai)
energy (ki) and is the medieval precursor to modern
Aikido. Unlike Aikido however, there is nothing passive
about this medieval unarmed fighting style of the Samurai.
While both styles certainly stress internal harmony, Aikido
teaches harmony with your opponent, preserving your life
and his own. On the other hand Aikijutsu taught harmony
as a means to remain calm and defend yourself while
seeking the most efficient way to destroy an opponent.
Since this style was learned as a last resort for a disarmed
warrior on the battlefield, the focus is to put your opponent
down as quickly and ruthlessly as possible and retrieve
your weapon.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Body Blow, Conservative Attack,
Disarming Attack, Fast Attack, Ground Fighting, Hip
Throw. Immovable, Jab, Know Your Enemy, Leg Sweep,
Power Attack, Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Snap Kick
Arc Fire (Martial Arts Maneuver)
You have learned to arc the trajectory of your arrows
with accuracy, turning the bow into a medieval form of
artillery.
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Bow Range Modifier: +20 feet
Special: This maneuver may not be employed against a
target less than 100 feet away. This maneuver may also
not be performed in most underground settings (in most
dungeon corridors the roof would be too low while in a
large cavern there would not be enough visibility- still,
the game master may allow it in some circumstances).
Archery (Martial Arts Style)
You are one of the most fearsome weapons on the
medieval battlefield: a bowman. The bow is an extremely
unforgiving master, especially the longbow and requires
constant practice and dedication: hence the saying,
“to train a bowman, start with his grandfather.”
Base Armor Class: 10
Base Bow Damage: 1-8
Base Bow Range Increment: +20 feet
Maneuvers Available: Arc Fire, Nock Shot, Snap Shot
Axe Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A powerful kick in which the attacker brings his foot up
above his head and brings his heel crashing down on his
opponent.
Base Unarmed Damage: +2
Bear Hug (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A brute force maneuver, a bear hug involves
grabbing an opponent with both arms and crushing
him.
Prerequisite: Str 13+
Grappling Damage Modifier: +3
Body Blow (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A vicious blow to the target’s midsection, this
maneuver makes it difficult for the target to breathe
and hampers his mobility.
Prerequisite: Hook
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +0
Special: Each time this attack hits the target must make
a saving throw against Paralysis or take a -1 penalty to
armor class. The maximum penalty that can be imposed
by repeated applications of this maneuver is -4. The
penalty imposed by this maneuver lasts for 1 turn.
Box Ears (Martial Arts Maneuver)
By slapping one or both of an opponent’s ears and
possibly damaging the inner ear, an attacker can
inflict pain on his opponent and throw off his balance
during a fight.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +0
Special: Each time this attack hits the target must make
a saving throw against Paralysis or take a -1 penalty to
attack rolls. The maximum penalty that can be imposed
by repeated applications of this maneuver is -4.
This maneuver may not be employed against an
opponent with a hard metal helmet (a “shell” helmet).
Such a helmet is typically found as part of Splint Mail,
Banded Mail or Plate of all types. As this maneuver
can be employed through a leather helmet or chain
coif, opponents wearing these types of armor are
vulnerable to this maneuver.
Boxing (Martial Arts Style)
One of the two oldest martial arts, boxing, along
with its slightly older companion wrestling, is an almost
universal martial art found from Africa to Europe to
Asia (where it was first named) to the Americas. Since it
is based more on the physics of the human body than
any esoteric philosophy, it will be recognizable across
cultures and through wildly differing time periods. Of
the two, boxing is more of a long range style, focused
on keeping an opponent at bay with quick, brutal
strikes to any exposed vulnerable area, especially
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the face, midsection and groin. This was one of the
two styles (along with wrestling) of the ancient Greek
Pankratists, possibly the first true martial artists.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Body Blow, Conservative
Attack, Fast Attack, Haymaker, Head Butt, Hook, Jab,
Know Your Enemy, Power Attack, Reckless Attack
Breaknuckle (Martial Arts Style)
This brutal martial arts style is taught to warriors of all
the Goblin races but is most commonly encountered
among Hobgoblins, Ogres and Orcs. These races
practice this style from an early age and brutal fights
to the death are encouraged among the young as a
way to develop strength and ruthlessness.
Base Armor Class: 9
Base Grapple Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Bear Hug, Elbow Slam, Ground
Fighting, Head Butt, Hip Throw, Immovable, Know
Your Enemy, Power Attack, Reckless Attack
Conservative Attack (Martial Arts
Maneuver)
Sometimes fighting defensively is the key to victory.
Base Damage Modifier: -2
Special: This maneuver grants you a +2 bonus to your
armor class.
This maneuver is different from most maneuvers in two
ways: first it can be combined with another maneuver
and the modifiers of both maneuvers apply; secondly,
this maneuver can be used armed or unarmed. All
maneuvers that can be combined may be used to
modify a single attack. For example a character could
apply the Fast Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and
Pressure Points maneuvers to a single attack, since he
is only using one maneuver that cannot be combined
(Jab).
Crescent Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)
Also known as a spin kick, roundhouse kick or circle
kick, this kick has great range and can generate
tremendous force. It is one of the signature maneuvers
of Tae Kwon Do.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +2
Disarming Attack
(Martial Arts Maneuver)
Removing your opponent’s weapon from his possession
can turn the tables of a fight quickly.
Base Damage Modifier: N/A
Special: This attack inflicts no damage. If it hits, your
opponent must make a saving throw against Paralysis
or drop his weapon. Drawing a weapon requires
an action and will force the target of this attack to
waste a round drawing a secondary (possibly less
effective) weapon.
This maneuver may be performed armed or unarmed.
When performed unarmed, the attacker suffers a -4
penalty to hit because of his opponent’s superior reach.
Élan (Martial Arts Style)
Élan is the martial art of Elves and is a defensive martial
art that focuses on speed and agility. This art is especially
popular with Elven mages who value the defensive quality
of this style greatly since they cannot wear armor.
Base Armor Class: 6
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-2
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
Attack, Fast Attack, Hip Throw, Immovable, Jab,
Know Your Enemy, Pressure Points, Snap Kick
Elbow Slam (Martial Arts Maneuver)
The elbow is a hard part of the body capable of inflicting
punishment on an opponent, especially if the attacker
has trained in the best ways to deliver such strikes.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +0
Special: This maneuver inflicts double damage if
performed by a standing opponent on one who is
prone.
Eye Gouge (Martial Arts Maneuver)
The eyes are a vulnerable body part and by targeting
this sensitive area an attacker can deprive an opponent
of his vision, possibly tipping the balance of a close fight.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +0
Special: Each time this attack hits the target must
make a saving throw against Paralysis or take a -1
penalty to attack rolls. The maximum penalty that
can be imposed by repeated applications of this
maneuver is -4.
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This maneuver may not be employed against an
opponent with a full helmet (including visor). Such a
helmet is typically found as part of Banded or Plate armor
of all types.
Fast Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver)
Sometimes it’s better to strike quickly than putting
maximum power into an attack. Such attacks are
harder to deflect but inflict less damage.
Prerequisite: Dex 13+
Base Attack Modifier: +2
Base Damage Modifier: -2
Special: This maneuver is different from most
maneuvers in two ways: first it can be combined
with another maneuver and the modifiers of both
maneuvers apply; secondly, this maneuver can be
used armed or unarmed. All maneuvers that can be
combined may be used to modify a single attack.
For example a character could apply the Fast
Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and Pressure Points
maneuvers to a single attack, since he is only using
one maneuver that cannot be combined (Jab).
Fencing (Martial Arts Style)
Fencing is a refined, gentleman’s style of sword
fighting, more suited to duels of honor than the
battlefield.
Base Armor Class: 7
Base Rapier Damage: 1d6+2
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
Attack, Fast Attack, Know Your Enemy, Lunge, Power
Attack, Reckless Attack, Thrust
Flying Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)
One of the most spectacular maneuvers visually, this
maneuver is devastating when performed by a skilled
attacker and has been a part of Tae Kwon Do’s high-
flying arsenal since its inception.
Prerequisite: Dexterity 15+
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +2
Special: If performed as part of a charge, this
maneuver’s damage modifier is doubled (to +4).
The attacker also gains all normal bonuses (such as
the attack bonus) from charging but also suffers all
normal disadvantages of charging.
This maneuver may not be performed in armor
heavier than Studded Leather.
 If the attacker misses while performing this maneuver
it leaves him vulnerable for a brief period while he
regains his balance. Opponents gain a +2 bonus to hit
you for the next 1-2 rounds.
Ground Fighting
(Martial Arts Maneuver)
Many martial artists train specifically for that moment
when a combat “goes to ground” and either they or
(ideally) both they and their opponent are on the
ground.
Unarmed Combat Modifier: +0
Special: If you are prone and your opponent is not,
he only gains half the usual attack modifier against
you (+2 bonus instead of +4). You also retain your
Dexterity bonus (if any) while prone.
If both you and your opponent are prone and you
have this feat and your opponent doesn’t, you gain an
additional +2 bonus to hit and damage with unarmed
attacks or attacks with a small weapon, such as a
knife, dagger or stiletto (in addition to the normal +4
bonus for attacking a prone opponent).
Groundpound (Martial Arts Style)
Groundpound is a Dwarven wrestling style that has
existed for millennia, predating Dwarven contact
with humans. Combatants pummel the ground with
their fists before matches in an attempt to intimidate
their opponent, showing they feel no pain. Often
these demonstrations continue for hours and both
combatants begin the battle with bloody fists.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Grappling Damage: 1-3
Maneuvers Available: Bear Hug, Elbow Slam, Ground
Fighting, Head Butt, Hip Throw, Immovable, Know
Your Enemy, Power Attack, Reckless Attack
Haymaker (Martial Arts Maneuver)
This all-out punch is a reckless maneuver that is still
devastating if it lands.
Prerequisite: Str 15+, Power Attack
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +4
Special: This maneuver suffers a -4 penalty to hit.
The attack and damage modifiers of this maneuver
already include those of the Power Attack
maneuver.
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If the attack roll to hit your opponent succeeds by 5 or
more (meaning you roll 5 or more over what was required
to hit) your opponent must make a saving throw against
Paralysis or be Stunned for 1-4 rounds.
This maneuver leaves the attacker vulnerable for a brief
period after it is launched. Opponents gain a +2 bonus to
hit you for the next 1-2 rounds. If this attack misses, the time
you are vulnerable doubles (2-4 rounds).
Head Butt (Martial Arts Maneuver)
The head may also be used as a weapon. This attack can
be particularly devastating if an opponent doesn’t expect
it and is an excellent attack for close quarters combat.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +0
Special: This maneuver inflicts double damage on a
grappled opponent who is the same size category as
you (thus while a Human could perform this maneuver
for additional damage on a grappled Dwarf or Orc,
he could not perform it on an Ogre or Giant).
Hip Throw (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A basic martial arts maneuver, this attack provides a
simple, easy to learn method for putting your opponent
on the ground.
Grappling Damage Modifier: +0
Special: If this attack hits the target must make a
saving throw against Paralysis or be prone. If the
attacker wishes, he can automatically go down with
the target of this maneuver.
Hook (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A basic punch that has ended many fights, the hook is
a long range punch designed to keep your opponent at
bay.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: +2
Immovable (Martial Arts Maneuver)
Since martial arts maneuvers designed to put targets on
the ground are common, training to resist such attacks has
been incorporated in many styles as well.
Unarmed Damage Modifier: N/A
Special: You gain a +4 bonus to Paralysis saves to
resist any martial arts maneuver that can render the
target prone. This maneuver is always active and
does not require a character to be attacking for it
to work. Employing this maneuver does not prevent
the character from using a maneuver as part of an
attack.
 This maneuver may not be employed if the character
is surprised or helpless (such as when the character is
held or unconscious but not when the character is
grappled).
Jab (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A quick, sharp punch designed to momentarily
disorient your opponent and make him think twice
about getting too close. This attack is particularly
hard to block, making it an excellent maneuver in the
unarmed combatant’s arsenal.
Unarmed To-Hit Modifier: +2
Jujutsu (Martial Arts Style)
Jujutsu is the art (jutsu) of suppleness (ju) and is a
wrestling form that employs joint locks, holds and
throws to dominate an opponent in unarmed combat.
Like Aikijutsu, this style was one of the most popular
unarmed forms taught as a fighting style of last resort.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Grappling Damage: 1-3
Maneuvers Available: Bear Hug, Conservative
Attack, Elbow Slam, Fast Attack, Ground Fighting, Hip
Throw, Immovable, Know Your Enemy, Power Attack,
Reckless Attack, Snap Kick
Karate (Martial Arts Style)
This Okinawan style is one of the most direct, simple
and brutal offensive styles ever designed. Karate is a
high-risk, high-reward style that sacrifices everything
for offense, hoping to put your opponent down as
quickly as possible. Sometimes the best defense is a
good offense and Karate is based around that simple
philosophy.
The full, formal name for this style, Karate-jutsu,
roughly translates to “Chinese Hand Art” and
represents both that the Okinawans who invented
the style were working from older, Chinese traditions
but also represents the three cultural influences on the
style: Kara (for China), te (Okinawan for hand) and
jutsu (Japanese for Art).
Base Armor Class: 10
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-6
Maneuvers Available: Body Blow, Hip Throw, Hook,
Immovable, Jab, Know Your Enemy, Power Attack,
Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Snap Kick
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Knife Fighting (Martial Arts Style)
The knife is a deadly, effective weapon in the right
hands. Although it lacks range, offering little more
reach than the empty hand, it affords the advantage
of being armed without being obvious, since the knife
is such an easy weapon to conceal within easy reach
(such as the forearm).
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Knife Damage: 1-6
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Fast
Attack, Know Your Enemy, Power Attack, Pressure
Points, Reckless Attack, Slash, Snap Shot, Thrust
Know Your Enemy: specific martial arts
style (Martial Arts Maneuver)
You have an extensive knowledge of a specific
martial arts style and can exploit that style’s tendencies
and weaknesses in combat.
Base Damage Modifier: N/A
Special: When this maneuver is selected you must
pick a specific martial arts style. You gain a +2 bonus
to hit and damage when fighting an opponent using
that style.
If an opponent knows more than one martial arts style,
this maneuver will only work if you have the Know Your
Enemy maneuver for every style your opponent knows.
When this maneuver is being used on an opponent, he
will be able to notice that you are mimicking his style and
picking it apart. The target of this maneuver can deny
you this bonus by not using martial arts maneuvers of any
kind to modify attacks and not using the base armor class
of any martial arts style (which might be a greater benefit
to you than the attack and damage bonus).
This maneuver may be combined with other martial
arts maneuvers and the modifiers of all maneuvers apply.
This maneuver may be used armed or unarmed. All
maneuvers that can be combined may be used to modify
a single attack. For example a character could apply the
Fast Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and Pressure Points
maneuvers to a single attack, since he is only using one
maneuver that cannot be combined (Jab).
Kung Fu (Martial Arts Style)
Perhaps the world’s third oldest fighting style, Kung
Fu is the result of a cultural exchange between two
venerable cultures: China and India. While the origins
of this style are shrouded in mystery it is very possible
that the legend of a Buddhist monk introducing the
rudiments of this style to Shao-Lin monks is at least
partly true.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Axe Kick, Body Blow,
Conservative Attack, Fast Attack, Flying Kick, Hip
Throw, Hook, Immovable, Jab, Know Your Enemy,
Leg Sweep, Power Attack, Pressure Points, Reckless
Attack, Snap Kick

Leg Sweep (Martial Arts Maneuver)

This attack to the legs comes in many forms
depending on the martial arts style that teaches it but
whatever form it takes the goal is the same: put your
target on the ground.

Base Damage Modifier: +0

Special: If this attack hits the target must make a
saving throw against Paralysis or be prone. If the
attacker wishes, he can automatically go down
with the target of this maneuver. This maneuver is
usually a kick when performed unarmed but some
long weapon forms (such as the Staff and Pole Arm)
teach this maneuver as well.

Lunge (Martial Arts Maneuver)

A risky maneuver, this powerful weapon thrust can
finish a target but leaves the attacker momentarily
vulnerable.

Weapon Damage Modifier: +2

Special: If performed as part of a charge, this
maneuver’s damage modifier is doubled (to +4).
The attacker also gains all normal bonuses (such as
the attack bonus) from charging but also suffers all
normal disadvantages of charging.

If the attacker misses while performing this maneuver

it leaves him vulnerable for a brief period while he
regains his balance. Opponents gain a +2 bonus to hit
you for the next 1-2 rounds.

Ninjutsu (Martial Arts Style)

The legendary techniques of the ninja, this style
teaches speed, avoidance of blows and increased
stealth over attack. While ninja are taught many ways
to kill, this style is more about aiding escape once the
ninja has been discovered.

Base Armor Class: 8

Base Unarmed Damage: 1-2
Special: This style increases the character’s Hide in
Shadows and Move Silently Thief skills by +10% each (if he
possesses such skills otherwise this benefit is ignored).

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Maneuvers Available: Axe Kick, Box Ears, Conservative
Attack, Eye Gouge, Fast Attack, Head Butt, Know
Your Enemy, Leg Sweep, Pressure Points, Reckless
Attack
Nock Shot (Martial Arts Maneuver)
You are skilled at getting off the first shot in combat
when you are ready for trouble.
Bow Damage Modifier: +0
Special: If you begin combat with an arrow nocked
and ready to fire in a bow or crossbow, you may
make a single attack with your bow before combat
begins, regardless of which side won initiative. This
maneuver may not employed if you are surprised,
even if you have an arrow at the ready.
Pole Arm Fighting (Martial Arts Style)
Simple pole arms are one of the world’s oldest
weapons, dating back to the Stone Age (the spear).
These weapons have been a part of combat training
ever since because of their reach and utility on the
battle field. Even into the age of gunpowder spear
techniques will be taught with the advent of the
bayonet. In the Middle Ages, the spear blossomed
into a dizzying array of weapons known as Pole Arms
and were one of the most powerful weapons on the
field. Soldiers learned not only to use their weapons
more effectively but also keep their opponent at bay.
Soldiers even learned how to hold the weapon in a
way that would deflect some incoming arrow fire.
The weapon’s many good qualities, when combined
with the fact that it made an excellent weapon
for soldiers in formation, was cheap and simple to
manufacture in quantity and was relatively easy to
learn (especially when compared with a weapon like
the longbow) made this a vital part of the arsenal for
any medieval army.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Pole Arm Damage: 1d6+1
Special: A character with this style is considered to be
carrying a shield when armed with a pole arm. This
brings the character’s armor class down to 7 when
unarmored. This benefit applies even if a character
is wearing armor, meaning his armor class is equal to
his armor plus 1 just as if he were carrying a shield.
The only difference is that bonuses of a magical pole
arm to do improve its armor class as they do with a
shield.
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
Attack, Know Your Enemy, Leg Sweep, Power Attack,
Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Slash, Thrust
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Power Attack (Martial Arts Maneuver)
Sacrificing accuracy for power is a risk that has won
many battles.
Prerequisite: 13+
Base Attack Modifier: -2
Base Damage Modifier: +2
Special: This maneuver is different from most
maneuvers in two ways: first it can be combined
with another maneuver and the modifiers of both
maneuvers apply; secondly, this maneuver can be
used armed or unarmed. All maneuvers that can be
combined may be used to modify a single attack.
For example a character could apply the Fast
Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and Pressure Points
maneuvers to a single attack, since he is only using
one maneuver that cannot be combined (Jab).
Pressure Points: specific race
(Martial Arts Maneuver)
You have studied the anatomy of a particular race
and have learned their most vulnerable areas.
Base Damage Modifier: N/A
Special: When this maneuver is selected you must
pick a specific race. You gain a +2 bonus to hit and
damage when fighting an opponent of that race.
If an opponent is a cross-breed (such as a Half-Elf or
Half-Orc), this maneuver will only work if you have the
Pressure Points maneuver for both races. This maneuver
may be selected for any race the game master permits,
since even creatures who are not alive (such as golems
or vampires) often have vulnerable areas.
This maneuver may be combined with other martial
arts maneuvers and the modifiers of all maneuvers apply.
This maneuver may be used armed or unarmed. All
maneuvers that can be combined may be used to modify
a single attack. For example a character could apply the
Fast Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and Pressure Points
maneuvers to a single attack, since he is only using one
maneuver that cannot be combined (Jab).
Reckless Attack
(Martial Arts Maneuver)
Sometimes hitting hard to finish an opponent
quickly is necessary, even if that leaves you open to a
counterattack.
Base Damage Modifier: +2
Special: This maneuver gives you a -2 penalty to your
armor class.
 This maneuver is different from most maneuvers in two
ways: first it can be combined with another maneuver
and the modifiers of both maneuvers apply; secondly,
this maneuver can be used armed or unarmed. All
maneuvers that can be combined may be used to modify
a single attack. For example a character could apply the
Fast Attack, Jab, Know Your Enemy and Pressure Points
maneuvers to a single attack, since he is only using one
maneuver that cannot be combined (Jab).
School of Hard Knocks
(Martial Arts Style)
This informal school of combat is learned the hard
way: practice. Its dojos are bars and dank alleyways
and the lower decks of ships.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Unarmed Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Body Blow, Box Ears, Eye
Gouge, Haymaker, Hook, Jab, Know Your Enemy,
Power Attack, Reckless Attack
Shield Bash (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A heavy blow with a shield.
Shield Damage Modifier: +2
Special: The attacker loses his shield bonus to armor
class for the round when performing this maneuver
(after his next attack the bonus is restored).
Shield Charge (Martial Arts Maneuver)
The shield can be a formidable weapon, especially
when used in conjunction with a charge, crashing into
your opponent like a battering ram.
Shield Damage Modifier: +2
Special: This maneuver’s damage modifier is tripled
(to +6) when performed with a charge. The attacker
also gains all normal bonuses and penalties for
charging.
The attacker loses his shield bonus to armor class for
1-2 rounds after performing this maneuver as he brings
his shield back into a proper position to deflect attacks.
If the attacker misses when performing this attack, he
is off balance and his opponent also gains a +2 bonus
to hit against him for the next 1-2 rounds.
Shield Punch (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A quick punch with the shield can catch an
opponent off guard and can also be performed
without sacrificing the shield’s defense.
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Shield Attack Modifier: +2
Special: The attacker does not lose his shield bonus
when performing this maneuver.
Shield Training (Martial Arts Style)
Along with a helmet and either a sword or a spear, the
shield has been an essential part of the warrior’s arsenal
for millennia. Indeed a soldier can effectively defend
himself in most battlefield conditions with nothing else,
or at least give himself a chance for survival. Like most
martial arts, this style teaches both defensive techniques
(how to block with the shield more effectively) and
offensive techniques (using to crowd your opponent,
hook his shield with yours to provide an attack opening
or even just bashing with it).
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Shield Damage: 1-3
Special: Shield training increases the armor class
bonus granted by a shield by +1.
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack,
Disarming Attack, Shield Bash, Shield Charge, Shield
Punch, Shield Wall, Testudo
Shield Wall (Martial Arts Maneuver)
You are trained to fight in formation such that you
can take advantage of your allies’ shields to form an
even better defense.
Shield Attack Modifier: N/A
Special: This maneuver requires you have a medium
or large shield to use effectively. When fighting side
by side with an ally who also has a medium or large
shield, you gain an additional +1 bonus to armor class.
If allies on both your right and left sides have medium
or large shields you gain a +2 bonus to armor class.
Slash (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A vicious weapon swing from the shoulder. Slow but
powerful.
Base Weapon Damage: +2
Snap Kick (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A lighting fast kick that often takes an opponent
by surprise, this maneuver is a staple of almost every
martial art that teaches kicking.
Unarmed Attack Modifier: +2
Snap Shot (Martial Arts Maneuver)
You can fire more accurately, at the expense of
accuracy.
Weapon Attack Modifier: -2
Special: Your rate of fire is increased by 1. This
maneuver may be employed with most ranged
weapons but not crossbows.
Staff Fighting (Martial Arts Style)
The staff is a popular weapon among martial artists
who don’t wish to draw undue attention to the fact
that they are armed. Monks are fond of this weapon
since it can be used with the walking sticks they use to
help them on their journeys. In places where weapons
have been outlawed this style will also be common.
Base Armor Class: 7
Base Staff Damage: 1-6 (normal staff damage)
Special: A character with this style is considered to
be carrying a shield when armed with a staff. This
brings the character’s armor class down to 6 when
unarmored. This benefit applies even if a character
is wearing armor, meaning his armor class is equal to
his armor plus 1 just as if he were carrying a shield. The
only difference is that bonuses of a magical staff to
do improve its armor class as they do with a shield.
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Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Fast
Attack, Know Your Enemy, Leg Sweep, Lunge, Power
Attack, Pressure Points, Slash, Thrust
Sword Fighting: Longsword
(Martial Arts Style)
The longsword is primarily a slashing weapon with
good reach. This style teaches a combatant how to
recover quickly from powerful slashing attacks and
also how to use the reach of the weapon to his best
advantage.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Longsword Damage: 1-10
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
Attack, Fast Attack, Know Your Enemy, Power Attack,
Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Slash, Thrust
Sword Fighting: Shortsword
(Martial Arts Style)
The short sword is a versatile weapon suitable for quick
thrusts and slashes. Though it lacks the reach of the
longsword, it’s better suited to thrusting attacks which
makes it more suited to fighting in formation. Warriors
armed with short swords can either crowd together and
thrust for mutual defense or they can spread out and slash
with the weapon as the situation and terrain require.
Base Armor Class: 8
Base Short Sword Damage: 1-8
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
Attack, Fast Attack, Know Your Enemy, Lunge, Power
Attack, Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Slash, Thrust
Sword Fighting: Two-Handed Sword
(Martial Arts Style)
The two-handed sword was one of the terrors of
the medieval battlefield, second perhaps only to the
longbow in the fear it could cause in opponents. A
surprisingly quick weapon for its size, the two-handed
sword was capable of generating tremendous cutting
power for penetrating heavy armor while maintaining
reach to keep away from an opponent armed with a
shorter weapon.
Testudo (Martial Arts Maneuver)
This signature formation of the Roman Legion is an
excellent defense against ranged attacks.
Shield Attack Modifier: N/A
Special: This maneuver may only be used effectively
with a medium or large shield. This maneuver functions
as the Shield Wall maneuver except that you gain
no armor class bonus against melee attacks. You
do gain double the bonus against ranged attacks
(+2 for one adjacent medium or large shield bearing
ally, +4 for two).
Thrust (Martial Arts Maneuver)
A quick weapon thrust designed to catch your
opponent off guard.

Weapon Attack Modifier: +2

Base Armor Class: 9
Base Two-Handed Sword Damage: 1-12
Wrestling (Martial Arts Style)
Special: A character with this style is considered to
Probably the world’s oldest martial art, this style is
be carrying a shield when armed with a two-handed
based around the simple, inescapable premise that
sword. This brings the character’s armor class down
most close combat ends by “going to ground”. Both
to 8 when unarmored. This benefit applies even if a
combatants will end up on the ground and the one on
character is wearing armor, meaning his armor class
top will win 90% of the time. This brutal truth has placed
is equal to his armor plus 1 just as if he were carrying
an emphasis on grappling combat from the Stone
a shield. The only difference is that bonuses of a
Age to the Information Age. In medieval societies,
magical two-handed sword to do improve its armor
the prevalence of armor also helps to emphasize this
class as they do with a shield.
form of combat. Armor provides excellent handholds
Maneuvers Available: Conservative Attack, Disarming
for grappling and the added weight makes it easier
Attack, Fast Attack, Know Your Enemy, Power Attack,
to throw an opponent to the ground. Once he’s on
Pressure Points, Reckless Attack, Slash, Thrust
the ground, the added weight of the armor is more a
hindrance than an advantage.

Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts Style) Base Armor Class: 8

This national fighting style of Korea is known for its Base Grappling Damage: 1-3
dazzling aerial acrobatics, sweeping roundhouse kicks
Maneuvers Available: Bear Hug, Conservative
and lightning fast snap kicks. Based around speed
Attack, Disarming Attack, Elbow Slam, Fast Attack,
and power, this style utilizes the power and versatility
Ground Fighting, Head Butt, Hip Throw, Immovable,
of kicks. This style is a favorite of the Korean Paladin,
Know Your Enemy, Leg Sweep, Power Attack, Pressure
the Hwarang Do or “Flower Knight”.
Points, Reckless Attack

Base Armor Class: 8

Base Unarmed Damage: 1-4
Maneuvers Available: Axe Kick, Conservative Attack,
Crescent Kick, Fast Attack, Flying Kick, Know Your
Enemy, Leg Sweep, Power Attack, Pressure Points,
Reckless Attack, Snap Kick

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Magic Items
The following new magic items can be used as
treasure or as inspiration for items of your own
design.
Accolade
If a non-Noble character wields this weapon it
functions as a normal +1 sword. In the hands of
a Noble (the Noble character class, not another
character who has been granted a title of nobility)
the true power of this weapon is instantly revealed
(the Noble will become aware of the weapon’s
abilities as soon as he holds it in hand) and it
functions as +3 sword and the Noble wielding gains
access to two special powers.
First, the wielder of an Accolade may bestow
special quests on a willing character, temporarily
“lending” him some of the sword’s power. The person
undertaking this quest must agree to it willingly and
then kneel and kiss the blade to seal his agreement
to undertake the quest. The wielder of Accolade
may then grant this character a bonus to attack and
damage of +1 to +3 while he undertakes the quest.
Accolade’s magical bonus is reduced by this same
amount. Thus if the wielder of Accolade grants a
character a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls,
the sword functions as a normal sword until the
quest is completed, the character undertaking the
quest dies, the character undertaking the quest
gives it up, or the wielder of Accolade withdraws
the bonus. In any case, the bonus bestowed on
another character may not be restored to the
sword in less than 24 hours. Thus while a character
may grant a very short quest (such as “kill that Orc
on the far side of this room”) he may only bestow
a limited number of quests each day since sword’s
power will take time to return.
Secondly, this power grants the wielder the
Accolade class ability normally received by the
Noble at 12th level. The way the ability works is
unchanged except that a character wielding an
Accolade may perform it at any level.
Experience Point Value: 2,000 Gold Piece Value:
10,000
Acrobat’s Pole
If a character who is not a Thief-Acrobat picks up
this quarterstaff it functions as a +2 staff. In the hands
of a Thief-Acrobat however the true power of this
weapon is instantly revealed (the Thief-Acrobat will
become aware of the weapon’s abilities as soon as
he holds it in hand) and it functions as a ­+3 staff and
the wielder gains access to special powers.
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First the staff can grow or shrink at a mental
command from the wielder, from as large as a 15’
pole to something small enough to fit in the palm of
the wielder’s hand.
Second, it grants the wielder a +20% bonus to
Tightrope Walking and a +6 foot bonus on Pole Vault
distance (this can allow the wielder to exceed the
normal maximum distance for a pole vault).
Experience Point Value: 1,000 Gold Piece Value:
8,000
Assassin’s Blade
In the hands of a normal character this weapon
appears to be a +1 Dagger. If grasped by an
Assassin, the blade of the weapon turns black and
its abilities are instantly known to the wielder. In the
hands of an Assassin (a member of the character
class not simply a character who has chosen to
undertake the career of a hired killer) this weapon
acts as a +2 Dagger.
When the Assassin accepts an assignment to kill
a target, the blade of the weapon changes from
black to blood red. Against the target the Assassin
has been hired to kill, the weapon functions as a +4
Dagger and each time the target is struck he must
save vs. Death or be instantly slain. In Oriental lands
this weapon is known as a Ninja’s Blade and is a
Ninja-to rather than a dagger and will only function
in the hands of a Ninja. It is otherwise identical.
Experience Point Value: 2,500 Gold Piece Value:
20,000
Brawler’s Brass Knuckles
Despite their name these items may be used by a
member of any character class. These weapons
are always found in pairs and come in strengths of
+1 to +5. They grant the wielder their bonus to hit
and damage when performing unarmed attacks.
They also allow the wielder’s unarmed attacks to
be treated as magic for the purposes of striking
creatures hit only by magical weapons.
Experience Point Value: 250 (+1), 500 (+2), 1,000
(+3), 1,500 (+4), 2,500 (+5) Gold Piece Value: 1,500
(+1), 3,000 (+2), 6,000 (+3), 9,000 (+4), 15,000 (+5)
Masamune Blade
Named after the legendary swordsmith who
created the first one of these for the son of a
legendary Samurai, the Masamune Blade is always
a Katana of at least a +1 magical potency. In the
hands of a non-Samurai the weapon will always
remain a +1 Katana. ­ In the hands of a Samurai
however, the Masamune Blade will slowly grow in
power. After the wielder has owned the blade and
gained 5 levels, its magical potency increases and Shinobi Shozoku
it becomes a +2 Katana. After 10 levels it becomes
The traditional garb of the Ninja, this suit has been
a +3 Katana, after 15 levels it becomes a +4 Katana
enchanted to make the wearer a fearsome master
and after 20 levels it becomes a +5 Katana. Instead
of infiltration and deceit. When worn by a non-Ninja
of simply increasing in power there are rumors of
this appears to be a suit of ordinary clothing. When
Masamune Blades that develop other abilities
worn by a Ninja it gains the following abilities: +2
(such as Sharpness or Vorpal) but these reports are
bonus to unarmored armor class, ability to walk
unsubstantiated.
on water at will, Invisibility (as the spell) 3 times per
Experience Point Value: 1,500 Gold Piece Value:
day.
8,000
Experience Point Value: 1,500 Gold Piece Value:
7,500
Master’s Obi
This traditional martial arts sash, or obi is a potent Sojourner’s Lute
magical aid to those seeking to master unarmed
This musical instrument is a completely ordinary
combat. These items come in varying colors,
instrument in the hands of a non-Bard. When played
indicating their magical potency: white (+1), blue
by a Bard however, it increases the potency of his
(+2), brown (+3), black (+4) and red (+5). When
music. All mystic music played with this instrument
worn tied around the waist, the sashes provide a
is double-strength. If the music has a range it is
bonus to the wearer’s unarmored armor class of
doubled, if it has duration it is doubled, if the song
between +1 and +5. Experience Point Value: 250
specifies that it heals damage the amount of
(+1), 500 (+2), 1,000 (+3), 1,500 (+4), 2,500 (+5) Gold
damage healed is doubled and so forth. Also, if
Piece Value: 1,500 (+1), 3,000 (+2), 6,000 (+3), 9,000
the song grants a saving throw, that save is at a -4
(+4), 15,000 (+5)
penalty if the song is performed with this instrument.
Despite the name, this instrument comes in a
Quest Sword dizzying variety but the lute is the most common
This magical sword acts as a +2 sword most of variety encountered.
the time. However when the wielder agrees to Experience Point Value: 2,000 Gold Piece Value:
undertake a quest or mission on behalf of a lord 10,000
he has chosen to serve, the weapon acts as a +4
sword that also grants the wielder a +2 bonus on all The Bard’s Ale
saving throws.
This potion will have no effect if drank by a character
In western societies these weapons are usually
other than a Bard (though it will taste like a very
longswords, broadswords or two-handed swords,
refreshing and thirst-quenching ale). If drank by a
the traditional weapons of the knight (they can
Bard however, this potion will restore him, allowing
be used by a member of any character class). In
him to perform his full compliment of Mystic Music.
Oriental societies these weapons are almost always
For example a 4th level Bard can normally perform
Katana.
two songs per day, he could perform two songs,
Experience Point Value: 2,500 Gold Piece Value:
drink this potion and then would be able to perform
20,000
two more.
Experience Point Value: 250 Gold Piece Value:
Reaver 500
In the hands of a normal character this weapon
appears to be a +2 battleaxe. In the hands of a Wanderer’s Staff
Barbarian (a member of the character class not
This gnarled and weathered walking staff is actually
simply a member of a “barbaric” society) this
a quite potent magical weapon. In addition to
weapon functions as a +4 battleaxe. This weapon
being a +2 staff this weapon grants the wielder a +2
also doubles the potency of the Barbarian’s
armor class bonus. It also increases his movement
berserker rages, increasing the bonus to +2 for a
rate by 20 feet per round.
typical rage and +6 for a superstition-fueled rage.
Experience Point Value: 1,000 Gold Piece Value:
Experience Point Value: 2,500 Gold Piece Value:
5,000
20,000

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Campaigns
With a little effort, OSRIC can be used for something
other than the traditional fantasy campaigns. The
following suggestions provide basic inspiration for two
types of campaigns. Combining these suggestions
with basic research (either online searches, a trip
to the library, or – possibly – an appropriate game
book) should be all you need to start a new type of
campaign.
Arthurian OSRIC
The Arthurian legends are some of the most potent
and durable legends ever conceived and Sir Thomas
Malory’s masterpiece Le Morte d’Arthur might be the
first true fantasy series. These legends centered around
brave knights and dastardly nobles but also featured
spellcasters (both witches and more mundane healers),
priests, giants, magic items and grand adventures.
These elements make an Arthurian setting ideal for
OSRIC campaigns.
Suggested Class Selection
Assassin, Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Illusionist,
Knight, Noble, Paladin, Ranger, Thief
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Assassin
Such a character would certainly not be employed by
a knight, not even an evil knight would stoop to stain
his honor. Still, some of the less honorable characters,
such as Morgan le Fey have stooped to tactics this
low.
Barbarian
This class can be used to represent the “invading
Saxon hordes” in an Arthurian setting, as well as being
used for the occasional Scottish Highlander. Although
not strictly Arthurian, the character of Cuchulainn, an
early Welsh folk hero famous for his battle madness is
also an example of a Barbarian that would be suitable
for Arthurian settings.
Bard
Bards could be seen on all sides of an Arthurian setting,
either with the British or the Saxons (where they would
be known as Skalds). Taliesin, a famous Welsh poet
is often included as a hero Arthurian stories makes
an excellent template for this class in an Arthurian
setting.
Cleric
Priests, saints, wandering holy men, hermits and
chirurgeons are frequent characters in Arthurian tales.
Druid
Druids are worshippers of the “Old Faith”, the pagan
religions that are still vibrant in Arthurian myths, despite
the fact that the One God is driving out the many.
Saxons, Celts, and Romans all have priests that might
be best represented through this class.
Fighter
The professional fighting man, this class represents the
mercenaries and Roman soldiers who occasionaly
appear in Arthurian legends.
Illusionist
The magicians that appears in Arthurian legends are
more tricksters than mobile artillery pieces, making this
class preferable to the Magic-User. Merlin and Morgan
le Fey would both be members of this class.
Knight
One of the most common classes in an Arthurian
game, this class represents the Knights of the Round
Table that serve Arthur and seek to unite Britain under
his rule. Knights such as Sir Gawain would be excellent
representatives of this class.
Noble
Another common class in Arthurian games, this class
represents the leaders of the Knights who enter into
combat themselves. Sir Kay, Mordred and Arthur would
all be members of this class.
Paladin
The noblest of the knights, this class is represented by
Arthurian characters such as Lancelot, Percival and
Galahad.
Ranger: Though they figure only briefly in Arthurian
legends, hunters and those who patrol the King’s
forests to prevent poaching would be suitable heroes
and could be represented by this class.
Thief: Though a group of knights would not suffer such
a villain in their midst, this class could definitely appear
as an NPC in an Arthurian game.
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Oriental OSRIC
Like Arthurian gaming, Oriental gaming is also a
popular, enduring style of fantasy role-playing. Games
set around family or personal honor, with lone warriors
wandering the land dispensing justice, have been the
subject of movies, novels and of course RPGs.
Suggested Class Selection
Barbarian, Brawler, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Illusionist,
Magic-User, Ninja, Noble, Paladin, Samurai, Thief, Thief-
Acrobat, Yamabushi
Barbarian
Battles with barbaric hordes were a part of Japanese
history and legend. These barbarians resided both
within Japan (early in its history before being wiped out
by the Samurai) and from without. The most famous
attacks of external barbarians were the two attempts
by Mongols to invade Japan.
Brawler
Martial arts are not only taught in monasteries and
the Brawler would represent the thug, criminal or
peasant who has gained a less formal, though no less
formidable, training in the martial arts. Many peasants
receive such training so they can rise up against their
armed oppressors, the Samurai.
Cleric
Priests are common in any culture. Japanese clerics are
very focused on the spirit world, ideally. In reality many
of these priests were involved in very worldly affairs of
politics and led many peasant uprisings against the
Samurai.
Druid
The natural world was seen as a destructive, chaotic
place filled with wonder and beauty. Those who could
harness its power by worshipping various nature gods
were feared and respected.
Fighter
Peasants were mainstays of the armies of Japan and
often rose in fame to become formidable warriors in
their own right. Such peasant warriors were still not
allowed to carry Katana but many became quite
adept with the Bow and Spear. This class can also
be used to represent warriors from other cultures,
especially mercenary warriors.
Illusionist
Legends of trickster-magicians are common in
Japanese legends and these charlatans are best
represented through the Illusionist class.
Magic-User
Though rare, there were wandering magicians who
seemed able to do it all, from conjuring illusions to
changing the weather, raining destruction down on
their enemies, changing their shape and teleporting
to the far corners of the world. These rare individuals
are best represented through the Magic-User class.
Ninja
These stealthy assassins of legend are almost inextricably
associated with Japanese fantasy gaming. A similar
type of assassin could also appear in games set in
other parts of the Orient (the movie “Iron Monkey” has
a hero who seems very ninja-like).
Noble
The dispute between the nobles who surrounded
the Emperor and the Samurai who protected the
frontiers of Japan are some of the oldest and longest-
lasting conflicts in the island’s history. The Noble class
represents these more urban warriors.
Paladin
This class can be found in Oriental games to represent
the honorable warrior of a non-Japanese society.
These warriors were typically a little more mystical than
the Samurai. This class could represent the Korean
Hwarang or “Flower Knights” or the Chinese Sword
Saint.
Thief-Acrobat
Many criminals possessed powers of infiltration that
rivaled those of the ninja and “second story” crime
was appallingly common the densely packed urban
areas of medieval Japan. In the countryside, these
characters will use their acrobatics to entertain crowds
of peasants, keeping their attention while their quick-
fingered brothers move through the crowd to relieve
the peasants of their coin.
Yamabushi
Although the common image of these monks is a life of
solitude, studying the deeper mysteries of the universe
while perfecting mind and body away from the noise
and bustle of the world, Yamabushi were often quite
involved in politics. In fact this class of warrior monks was
the most serious challengers to the rule of the Samurai,
greater than Barbarian or Noble. They were loved and
respected universally by the peasant underclass of
Japanese society and many monasteries were active
leaders of the numerous peasant revolts in Japan’s
history.
Credits
Written by Charles Rice
Editing and layout by Philip Reed
Some illustrations copyright Louis Porter, Jr. Design, used
under license. Some illustrations by Maciej Zagorski,
copyright The Forge, used under license. Some
illustrations copyright 2007 JupiterImages Corporation,
used under license.

Samurai
Another class closely tied to Oriental gaming, the
Samurai is a uniquely Japanese institution. These
warriors could rise very high in rank or fall to the depths
of society, living in the hills as Ronin who were more
bandit than honorable warrior.

Thief
Unfortunately this second-oldest profession is very
common in Japanese society. In cities these thugs
are already gathering themselves into groups
recognizable as the precursors of the modern Yakuza.
In the countryside these criminals travel with circuses,
selling snake oil, running illicit games of chance and
putting on performances.

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