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Aurorlock at 11:00, 29 July 2025

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	* Foci: What does your mage use as a focus for each sphere?		* Foci: What does your mage use as a focus for each sphere?
	* Quirks: What mannerisms do you do?		* Quirks: What mannerisms do you do?

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Aurorlock at 10:59, 29 July 2025

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	* Quirks: What mannerisms do you do?		* Quirks: What mannerisms do you do?

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	= Experience expenditure =

		⚫	{{Starting_XP}}
	Experience is generally awarded for playing in a game session. They are spent to increase your character's abilities.

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	Experience costs:

	* 1 per new Attribute Trait (max 10 per category)
	* 1 per new Ability Trait (max 5 per Ability)
	* 1 per new Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval (max 5 per Background)
	* Spheres:
	** 4 per Initiate or Apprentice level Sphere (+1 if not specialty Sphere)
	** 8 per Disciple or Adept level Sphere (+2 if not specialty Sphere)
	** 12 per Master level sphere (+3 if not specialty Sphere)
	* 4 per new Arete Trait, subject to appropriate Seeking
	* 1 per new Specialization in an ability you already have (you cannot have more than one Specialization in a particular Ability)
	* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)
	* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait

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	* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait		* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait

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Experience expenditure

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	* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)		* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)
	* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait		* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait

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Starting XP

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	= Starting XP =

	All characters are automatically granted an additional 30 XP after character creation. An additional 10 XP can be earned by submitting each of the following:

	* Writing a backstory
	* Completing the “[[Initial Character Information Sheet]]”
	* Submission of a completed “[[Avatar Guide]]”

	totaling a max starting XP pool of 60.

	Each draft of the backstory will be given an XP value based on the quality and length; if not full value is awarded, a total of up to three backstories may be submitted for revised Additional XP earning. With the initial starting XP, no more than half of the XP earned may be spent on Merits and/or Spheres.

Aurorlock at 08:39, 29 July 2025

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	* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)		* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)
	* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait		* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait

			= Starting XP =

			All characters are automatically granted an additional 30 XP after character creation. An additional 10 XP can be earned by submitting each of the following:

			* Writing a backstory
			* Completing the “[[Initial Character Information Sheet]]”
			* Submission of a completed “[[Avatar Guide]]”

			totaling a max starting XP pool of 60.

			Each draft of the backstory will be given an XP value based on the quality and length; if not full value is awarded, a total of up to three backstories may be submitted for revised Additional XP earning. With the initial starting XP, no more than half of the XP earned may be spent on Merits and/or Spheres.

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			Official Inheritance of Ashes character creation guide: [[File:IOA Character Creation Guide.pdf]]

			The above PDF takes precedence over anything below that may contradict.

	= Step 1: Inspiration =		= Step 1: Inspiration =

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Choose Backgrounds

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	Pick 7 total Background Traits. No Background may go higher than 5 traits, and it requires Storyteller approval to start with more than 3 Traits in any one background.		Pick 7 total Background Traits. No Background may go higher than 5 traits, and it requires Storyteller approval to start with more than 3 Traits in any one background.

	Backgrounds: Allies, Arcane, Avatar, Contacts, Destiny, Dream, Influence, Library, Mentor, Node, Resources, Wonder		Backgrounds: Allies, [[Arcane]], [[Avatar]], Contacts, [[Destiny]], [[Dream]], Influence, Library, Mentor, [[Node]], Resources, [[Wonder]]

	== Assign Arete Trait ==		== Assign Arete Trait ==

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	* 1 for an additional Attribute Trait.		* 1 for an additional Attribute Trait (max 10 per category).
	* 1 for an additional Ability Trait.		* 1 for an additional Ability Trait (max 5 per Ability).
	* 1 for a specialization in an Ability that you already have (max one specialization for a particular Ability).		* 1 for a specialization in an Ability that you already have (max one specialization for a particular Ability).
	* 1 for an additional Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval.		* 1 for an additional Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval.
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	Experience costs:		Experience costs:

	* 1 per new Attribute Trait		* 1 per new Attribute Trait (max 10 per category)
	* 1 per new Ability Trait		* 1 per new Ability Trait (max 5 per Ability)
	* 1 per new Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval		* 1 per new Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval (max 5 per Background)
	* Spheres:		* Spheres:
	** 4 per Initiate or Apprentice level Sphere (+1 if not specialty Sphere)		** 4 per Initiate or Apprentice level Sphere (+1 if not specialty Sphere)
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	* 4 per new Arete Trait, subject to appropriate Seeking		* 4 per new Arete Trait, subject to appropriate Seeking
	* 1 per new Specialization in an ability you already have (you cannot have more than one Specialization in a particular Ability)		* 1 per new Specialization in an ability you already have (you cannot have more than one Specialization in a particular Ability)
	* 3 per new Willpower Trait		* 3 per new Willpower Trait (max 10)
	* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait		* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait

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	= Step 2: Attributes =		= Step 2: Attributes =

			You have 3 Trait categories for Attributes Traits: Physical, Social, and Mental. Pick a primary, secondary, and tertiary category.

			Assign 7 Traits for your primary category, 5 Traits for your secondary category, and 3 Traits for your tertiary category.

			Attributes:

			* Physical Traits: Agile, Brawny, Brutal, Dexterous, Enduring, Energetic, Ferocious, Graceful, Lithe, Nimble, Quick, Resilient, Robust, Rugged, Stalwart, Steady, Tenacious, Tireless, Tough, Vigorous, Wiry
			* Social Traits: Alluring, Beguiling, Charismatic, Charming, Commanding, Dignified, Diplomatic, Elegant, Eloquent, Empathetic, Expressive, Fearsome, Friendly, Genial, Gorgeous, Ingratiating, Intimidating, Magnetic, Persuasive, Seductive, Witty
			* Mental Traits: Alert, Attentive, Clever, Creative, Cunning, Dedicated, Determined, Discerning, Disciplined, Flexible, Insightful, Intuitive, Knowledgeable, Observant, Patient, Rational, Reflective, Vigilant, Wily, Wise

			= Step 3: Advantages =

			== Choose Abilities ==

			Pick 5 Abilities that make sense for your character, using history, Tradition, and other things according to your character to decide. You can choose multiple levels of an Ability.

			Abilities: Academics, Alertness, Athletics, Awareness, Brawl, Computer, Cosmology, Crafts, Dodge, Drive, Enigmas, Etiquette, Expression, Firearms, Hobby/Professional/Expert Ability, Intimidation, Investigation, Law, Leadership, Linguistics, Medicine, Meditation, Melee, Occult, Performance, Science, Stealth, Streetwise, Subterfuge, Survival, Technology

			== Assign Specialty Spheres ==

			Write down the first level of your Tradition's specialty Sphere.

			== Choose Backgrounds ==

			Pick 7 total Background Traits. No Background may go higher than 5 traits, and it requires Storyteller approval to start with more than 3 Traits in any one background.

			Backgrounds: Allies, Arcane, Avatar, Contacts, Destiny, Dream, Influence, Library, Mentor, Node, Resources, Wonder

			== Assign Arete Trait ==

			Unless you assign Free Traits to increase the total Arete Traits, you only start with 1. You cannot have more than 3 Arete Traits via spending Free Traits.

			== Assign Willpower Traits ==

			You start with 5 Willpower Traits. You can improve this to 10 Willpower Traits.

			== Assign Resonance Traits ==

			Resonance Traits reflect a mage's personal spin on magic that colors their Effects in a subtle manner.

			Pick one Dynamic, Entropic, or Static Resonance Trait when you begin play. You may gain additional Resonance Traits later.

			Resonance traits are associated with Avatar Essences.

			Resonance Traits:

			* Dynamic - similar to the Dynamic Essence
			* Entropic - similar to the Primordial Essence
			* Static - similar to the Pattern Essence

			== Negative Traits ==

			You may take up to 5 Negative Traits for 1 bonus Free Trait each, but you should limit it to no more than 3 in one Attribute category.

			Negative Traits:

			* Negative Physical Traits: Clumsy, Cowardly, Decrepit, Delicate, Docile, Flabby, Frail, Lame, Lethargic, Puny, Sickly, Slow, Soft
			* Negative Social Traits: Bestial Callous, Condescending, Dull, Feral, Ghastly, Meek, Naive, Obnoxious, Repugnant, Shy, Tactless, Untrustworthy
			* Negative Mental Traits: Deceitful, Forgetful, Gullible, Ignorant, Impatient, Oblivious, Predictable, Shortsighted, Squeamish, Submissive, Unstable, Violent, Witless

			== Derangements ==

			Derangements are personality problems that affect the outlook a character has on the world.

			Taking a derangement grants 2 bonus Free Traits that count against the limit of five Negative Traits (note: Does this mean a derangement counts as 2 Negative Traits, or 1 Negative Trait).

			Derangements require advanced roleplaying, so consult with a Storyteller before taking one.

			Derangements: Bulimia, Crimson Rage, Fugue, Hysteria, Manic-Depression, Megalomania, Multiple Personalities, Obsessive/Compulsive, Paranoia, Regression, Schizophrenia

			== Assign Free Traits ==

			You start with five Free Traits, plus any bonus Free Traits from Negative Traits or derangements selected earlier.

			Free Trait costs:

			* 1 for an additional Attribute Trait.
			* 1 for an additional Ability Trait.
			* 1 for a specialization in an Ability that you already have (max one specialization for a particular Ability).
			* 1 for an additional Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval.
			* 2 for an additional Arete Trait. This cannot raise the rating above a total of 3 Arete Traits.
			* 3 for an extra Willpower Trait, to a maximum of 10 permanent Willpower Traits.
			* 3 for the first level of any Sphere, subject to Storyteller approval.

			== Choose Spheres ==

			If you have one Tradition specialty sphere, you pick 5 additional levels of Spheres.

			If you have a Traditional Sphere and a faction specialty Sphere, you pick 4 additional Sphere levels.

			If you have no specialty Sphere, you can pick 6 levels of Spheres of your choice.

			No Sphere level can exceed your Arete Trait total.

			= Step 5: Spark of Life =

			* History: Figure out your character's history, backstory, etc.
			* Secrets: What are your character's secrets?
			* Motivation: What drives your character's day-to-day?
			* Appearance: What does your character look like?
			* Foci: What does your mage use as a focus for each sphere?
			* Quirks: What mannerisms do you do?

			= Experience expenditure =

			Experience is generally awarded for playing in a game session. They are spent to increase your character's abilities.

			Experience costs:

			* 1 per new Attribute Trait
			* 1 per new Ability Trait
			* 1 per new Background Trait, subject to Storyteller approval
			* Spheres:
			** 4 per Initiate or Apprentice level Sphere (+1 if not specialty Sphere)
			** 8 per Disciple or Adept level Sphere (+2 if not specialty Sphere)
			** 12 per Master level sphere (+3 if not specialty Sphere)
			* 4 per new Arete Trait, subject to appropriate Seeking
			* 1 per new Specialization in an ability you already have (you cannot have more than one Specialization in a particular Ability)
			* 3 per new Willpower Trait
			* 2 per removal of a Negative Trait