Gameplay Loops#

Intermissions & Safe Zones#

Safe Zones

• Marked by ward signs, UC beacons, church sanctuaries, or naval papers (Ketran).
• Threats: petty crime, spies, Followers in disguise, timed hazards (plague, informants).

Rest & Services

• Short Rest (10 min): spend 1 Hit Die, repair 1 Durability (Crafting DC 12).
• Long Rest (8 hrs): restore all, reset class powers, remove 1 Wounded.

Shopping & Upgrading

• Use Price Index and Cross‑Era Pricing.
• Apply Legacy Stickers at a workbench/sanctum; 1 LS per Intermission (unless a feature says more).

Roleplay Hooks

• Bond Scene: grants +1 Edge token (1/use, non‑stacking) if you protect that ally this session.
• Confessional: clear 1 Guilt condition that could hinder Charm/Insight later.

Travel Between Locations#

Random Encounters (roll 1/day or locale‑specific)

• 1–3 Hazard (storm, collapse, security sweep)
• 4–6 Social (checkpoint, refugees, merchants, informant)
• 7–9 Discovery (cache, vantage, shrine)
• 10–12 Hostile (bandits, patrol, beast)

Navigation Challenges

• Overland: Survival DC 12–18 (terrain).
• Urban: Investigation/Persuasion (contacts, permits).
• Space: Astrogation (Insight) + Δv management (Lore Book S).

Story Events

• Pre‑plan Milestones (2/session): betrayal on the road; relic glimmer; moral fork.
• Tie to Foreshadowing Tags created with IP.

Combat (Deepening)#

Initiative Options

• Awareness Start: If a PC’s Insight beats foe Stealth, gain Edge first round.
• Ambush Clock: Spend 10 minutes to set a 3‑step ambush; each step grants a small Edge.

Ending Combat

• All foes down, objective complete, or Exfil reached.
• Retreat: reach map edge or rally‑point; last PC to cross triggers a parting volley unless blocked.