The Prodigy

You possess terrifying raw intuition and talent, but you lack control and discipline.

1. Attributes

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

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

Mana Track: 4 + Highest of (Calculation, Finesse, Willpower) = [6] 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.

• Raw Intuition: When you cast Unstructured Magic on the fly, roll +Finesse instead of +Willpower. On a 10+, you completely bypass the mandatory +1 Tick Tax and do not take a Wound. On a 7-9, you take the tax, but the spell is wildly devastating. On a 6-, your instinct slips; mark 1 tick on your Mana Track and the GM makes a hard move from the magical fallout.
• Copycat: When you observe an enemy cast a spell, roll +Memory. On a 10+, you instantly memorize its Formula and can cast it for the rest of the scene as if it were a Memorized Spell. On a 7-9, you copy a fragile version: it works once, then destabilizes. On a 6-, you misread the casting, expose yourself to backlash, trace, or a trap set by that caster, and the GM makes a hard move.
• Volatile Core: When you deliberately overcharge a spell beyond safe limits, roll +Willpower. On a 10+, choose 3 standard spell options instead of 2, and choose 1 collateral consequence. On a 7-9, choose 2 options, and the GM chooses 1 collateral consequence. On a 6-, your core surges violently; the spell ruptures, collateral is severe, and the GM makes a hard move.
• Burn Bright: When you force raw talent past safe limits for immediate effect, roll +Willpower. On a 10+, the effect lands at full force and you choose 1 contained side effect. On a 7-9, it works, but choose 2: mark 1 tick on your Mana Track, take a Wound, or damage something valuable nearby. On a 6-, your magic erupts out of control and the GM makes a hard move.
• Center Of Attention: When you cast to dominate a room full of rivals, faculty, or witnesses, roll +Finesse. On a 10+, choose 2: impress a key observer, frighten a rival into backing down, or gain +1 forward when acting on your reputation this scene. On a 7-9, choose 1, but you also draw unwanted challenge or scrutiny. On a 6-, your display invites immediate backlash from someone powerful, and the GM makes a hard move.
• Panic Reflex: When danger hits before you can think and your body shapes magic on instinct, roll +Finesse. On a 10+, you avoid the worst of the threat and reposition cleanly. On a 7-9, you avoid it, but choose 1: drop or break something, separate from an ally, or mark 1 tick on your Mana Track. On a 6-, instinct misfires, puts you in a worse position, and the GM makes a hard move.
• Hybrid Surge: When you splice two partial formulas into one improvised cast, roll +Memory. On a 10+, both effects manifest in a stable way. On a 7-9, both happen, but choose 1 flaw: shorter duration, reduced area, or obvious magical signature. On a 6-, the formulas conflict violently and the GM escalates with collateral or exposure.

Acquired Moves: (Modular Moves learned in the world)

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 covers for my accidental destruction because...
• Someone here is terrified of my potential, and I feel guilty 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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