Advanced Pattern/Trump/Logrus will not be available though some partial powers of the latter may be in order. Eric and Corwin are fighting regularly. There are diplomatic ties to Chaos but not as strong as the post Oberon Bleys era nor during the Queendom of Clarissa Helgram.
New Characters have one Amberite Parent and One Chaos Parent. 125 points to start.
There will be 6 stats – Strength, Combat, Command, Psyche, Endurance and a new one – Intelligence – This inculcates the 8 Gardnerian definitions – Skills will be defined by this stat as well as actions that are not attributed to the other 5 stats. Psyche will contain the supernatural, magical, esoteric, psychic/psionic, ceremonial etc.
8 intelligences with examples of skills:
- Linguistic: Word smarts; sensitivity to language, writing, speaking (e.g., writers, poets).
- Logical-Mathematical: Number/reasoning smarts; logical thinking, problem-solving (e.g., scientists, mathematicians).
- Spatial: Picture smarts; visualizing, thinking in 3D (e.g., architects, artists)
- Bodily-Kinesthetic: Body smarts; using the body to solve problems or create products (e.g., dancers, athletes).
- Musical: Music smarts; sensitivity to rhythm, tone, and pitch (e.g., musicians, composers).
- Interpersonal: People smarts; understanding and interacting with others (e.g., teachers, therapists).
- Intrapersonal: Self smarts; deep self-understanding, emotions, motivations (e.g., philosophers, psychologists).
- Naturalistic: Nature smarts; identifying patterns in nature, connecting with the natural world (e.g., biologists, farmers).
Background
They grew up in a shadow of the Player’s Design.
Character Creation point: They came to Amber for many reasons (Character choice with GM ok) – i.e. Into the West style from Tolkien, or survivors from a Trojan style war like the Aeneid.
Players may earn 10 points upon approval.
The Solstice history will be standing for all previous activity – though Beltane may move in directions – which may go differently than Solstice though it can be incorporated into Solstice history post facto, whenever possible. It may be something for remote and in absentia con games or substitutes.
The Golden Circle is as it is in Solstice but Oberon has ignored the title of Emperor for the time being and the GC has greater autonomy that earlier.
Brand, Bleys and Fiona have Bein Deim Phu, Avernus and Xanadu which are known as part of Clarissa’s ancient divorce settlement. (In Solstice Avernus was destroyed)
It is designed to be able to allow live play and email play.
There is a new category of Powers – not Great Powers like Amber and Chaos (The Solstice others do not exist yet) But that will be revealed in Play. They are significant and Swayville/Oberon seek their favour and have a quasi cold war to gain influence.