The Heir

You carry the weight of an ancient Noble House, vast political power, and terrifying expectations.

1. Attributes

Assign 2 to Social, and 0 to Mental and Physical.
Assign 3 to Willpower, and 1 to Calculation, Finesse, and Memory.

• Mental: [0]
• Social: [2]
• Physical: [0]
• Memory: [1]
• Calculation: [1]
• Finesse: [1]
• Willpower: [3]

Mana Track: 4 + Highest of (Calculation, Finesse, Willpower) = [7] Boxes

2. Health & Sanity

Physical Health: [ ] Bruised [ ] Hurt (-1) [ ] Injured (-1) [ ] Wounded (-2) [ ] Mauled (-2) [ ] Crippled (-4) [ ] Incapacitated
Sanity Track: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

3. Playbook Moves

Choose exactly 2 of the following Playbook Moves at character creation.

• Do You Know Who I Am?: When you throw your family name around to bypass a social obstacle or intimidate an Academy official, roll +Social. On a 10+, they fold completely. On a 7-9, they obey, but report your behavior to a rival or your family. On a 6-, they challenge your authority openly and the GM makes a hard move tied to status, discipline, or retaliation.
• Bloodline Secret: You begin the game with 1 Memorized Spell from a highly restricted or extinct School (like Soul Magic or an advanced specialization). It does not count toward your Memory limit. When you cast it, you may forcefully mark 1 tick on your Mana Track to treat a 7-9 as a 10+.
• Noblesse Oblige: When you command an ally to do something reckless while backing them with authority, covering fire, or a ward, roll +Social. On a 10+, they can act immediately and take +1 forward on that action. On a 7-9, they still act, but choose 1: they are exposed to danger, they hesitate and you owe them leverage, or your command draws unwanted attention. On a 6-, your order fractures the moment and the GM makes a hard move.
• Patronage Network: When you call in a House favor for access, transport, or legal cover, roll +Social. On a 10+, you get what you asked for quickly and discreetly. On a 7-9, choose 1: someone important notices, the favor comes with a binding debt, or it arrives too late for your preferred approach. On a 6-, your request is intercepted, denied, or publicly questioned, and the GM makes a hard move tied to House politics.
• Scandal Ledger: When you weaponize rumors, old correspondence, or social leverage against a courtly target, roll +Social. On a 10+, they fold or negotiate on your terms. On a 7-9, they give ground but choose 1: they demand proof now, they retaliate through a proxy, or you expose your own House to fresh scrutiny. On a 6-, your play backfires and you become the scandal.
• Safehouse Seal: When you invoke House sanctuary in the middle of danger, roll +Willpower. On a 10+, you secure temporary protection, supplies, and a trusted contact. On a 7-9, you gain sanctuary, but choose 1: your enemies trace the route, the safehouse has limited capacity, or the steward demands immediate obedience. On a 6-, sanctuary is compromised and danger arrives inside your walls.
• Blood Oath Recognition: When lineage rites, blood-gated wards, or ancestral claim tests challenge your legitimacy, roll +Willpower. On a 10+, you are recognized and may ask 1 useful question about hidden lineage politics. On a 7-9, you pass, but choose 1: mark 1 tick on your Mana Track, draw the attention of a rival claimant, or accept a visible mark of obligation. On a 6-, the rite rejects or twists your claim, and the GM escalates the fallout.

Acquired Moves: (Modular Moves learned in the world, e.g., Mind Defense or specialized Magic Forms)

4. NPC Connections & Bonds

Connections tie your Sanity to the world. A strong Bond acts as an anchor during the adventures.

Format: "I have a bond of [Emotion] with [NPC Name] because [Reason]."

• Someone here resents my privilege, but I need their respect because...
• Someone here is secretly shielding me from family assassins because...

Connection Move (Anchor): Once per week, when you spend a Time Slot reaffirming your Connection with an NPC, roll +Social.

• 10+: You heal 1 Sanity, and your Bond grants you a unique piece of insight/leverage for the current problem.
• 7-9: You heal 1 Sanity, but something unexpected creates a complication or demands your immediate help.
• 6-: They reject you or distance themselves. Take -1 ongoing to Social rolls against them for a week.

5. Memorized Spells & Grimoire

(You may hold a number of Memorized Spells equal to your Memory attribute).
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