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Lineage

Lineage represents the blood ties and hereditary traits of the a creature. It's what you're born to, no matter where you were born. Some lineage options are dwarf, elf, human, orc, etc.

Lineage Elements

Your lineage dictates certain traits that your character has due to their ancestry. The following sections are included among the descriptions of each lineage option.

Age

This represents the age when a member of the lineage grows into adulthood, and their expected lifespan. You can choose any starting age for your character, but if you want to a play a very young or very old character, make sure to run it by your GM first.

Size

Most lineages are medium size category but some may be small. Large is not common

Speed

Your speed determines how far you can move when traveling overland and in combat. Most creatures have only a walking speed, but some lineages grant special types of movement such as climbing or swimming speed.

Traits

Each lineage grants hereditary traits that are unique to members of that lineage. These are traits your character is born with, such as a dwarf's ability to see in the dark. This can sometimes grant magical effects but those lineages are not described in this book.

Attributes

Lineages grant bonuses to specific 01 🟡 Attribute Descriptions. Typically a lineage will grant +2 to one 01 🟡 Attribute Descriptions, and +1 to two attributes.

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