Earth Touched Names: Stein, Onoki, Grimm, Samuel
Fire Touched Names: Agni, Sasuke, Johnathan, Angelica
Air Touched Names: Tian, Temari, Storm, Sofia
Water Touched Names: Korra, Yahiko, Reed, Umi
Drive
 Protector
Defend another, despite risk to yourself.
 Seeker
Uncover a new spirit or gain insight into another realm.
 Evolver
Bring about a change; topple an old order or create a new one.
Background
CHOOSE ANY RACE. CHOOSE ONE BACKGROUND:
 Touched By Earth
You can manipulate earth and rock, but cannot create it. When you
command the elements, take +1 if you are in direct contact with the
ground. If not, take -1. You manipulate with STR.
 Touched by Fire
You can manipulate mundane fire as well as create it from within
yourself. Additionally, by manipulating the fire within, you may see in
any mundane darkness – describe the effect (a ball of light, a radiating
glow from your body, etc.). You manipulate with CHA.
 Touched by Air
You can manipulate the air around you, but cannot create it. You begin
play with the ‘Locomotion’ move, allowing you to make impressive
leaps on the wind. You manipulate with DEX.
 Touched by Water
You manipulate the water around you, but cannot create it. When you
have several minutes to immerse a wound in fresh water, you may
restore 1d8 HP. You manipulate with WIS.
Fill in the names of your companions in at least one:
____________’s spirit lacks harmony, I must do something!
I have sworn an oath to protect ____________.
____________ knows my true reasons for traveling.
THE ELEMENTAL MASTER
Lucas Alexander (order #27175589)
Gentle Eyes, Wizened Eyes, Determined Eyes, Focused Eyes
Shaved Head, Braided Hair, Unruly Hair, Short Hair
Simple Robes, Military Uniform, Ornate Formalwear,
Slender Body, Graceful Body, Muscular Body, Battered Body
Parlor Tricks
You may manipulate (or create, if you are able) small amounts of your element for a wide variety of
purposes – such actions cannot harm or physically affect another object or creature except in minor
ways. [EX: extinguishing a torch, retrieving a small object in a tiny whirlwind, shaking the ground,
drawing a cupful of water from a nearby source.]
Elemental Mastery (STR/DEX/STAT)
You are master of your chosen element and may command it to a variety of effects (hurling boulders
instead of firing an arrow, punching an opponent with a fist of flame, etc.). Elements retain any
appropriate mundane effects. Elements return to their original position/form a short while later.
Your elemental powers may be used as a weapon with the stated ranges and tags:
 Earth Close, Far Forceful
 Fire Close, Reach +1 damage, Messy
 Air Close, Reach, Near Forceful, Nonlethal*, 1 Piercing
 Water Reach, Near Forceful, Precise
* If brought to 0HP by a nonlethal move, the target is incapacitated for several hours, but not killed.
When you use your elemental powers to attack, if your target is at [Reach] or closer, roll Hack &
Slash. If your target is further, roll Volley.
When you use your elemental powers to defend, Roll +your manipulate STAT instead of +CON.
Command the Elements (Manipulate)
When you spend several uninterrupted moments moving your element within the immediate
vicinity, roll + your manipulate STAT. *On a 10+, you may move a large amount of the element
where you wish, reshape it, and, if appropriate, make the effect permanent. *On a 7-9, choose 1:
 The effect is temporary or unstable in some way.
 You or someone else is put in a spot.
 Your load is 6+STR. You start with Dungeon Rations (5 uses, 1 weight) and one
favor owed by an NPC (choose the NPC and favor when you call it in).
Choose one:
 Poultices and Herbs (slow, 2 uses, 1 weight)
 Bag of Books (5 uses, 2 weight)
 A container full of your element, describe it (2 weight)
When you gain a level from 2-5, choose from these moves.
 (Do the) Locomotion (DEX)
When you travel a short distance on or through your element, state your
destination and roll +DEX. *on a 10+ you move past any obstacles to your destination,
avoiding pursuers. *On a 7-9 you arrive, but choose 1:
 You take a hard landing, suffering 1d4 damage.
 You draw attention, placing yourself or an ally in a spot.
 PAST IS PROLOGUE
You bear some mark – a tattoo, scar, or any other token. Describe its significance.
When you first interact with someone who recognizes the mark (or you for
having it), take +1 forward against them. You declare who recognizes the mark.
 Shoulder to Shoulder with the past
When you approach the black gates, you are bolstered by your ancestors. When you
succeed on a last breath roll, take +1 ongoing until the danger that struck you down
has passed and you are relatively safe.
 They speak much, but do little
You may speak with and understand beings closely associated with your element,
including mundane and magical creatures.
 A Servant Knows its Master
Your element is loath to harm you. If you take damage from an attack based upon your
element, take -1d4 damage. Additionally, gain the following benefit as appropriate:
Cannot be harmed by falling to or being crushed by the earth; unaffected by poisonous
or noxious gases; can breathe underwater; cannot be harmed by normal flames.
 Petals of the Lotus
You belong to a widespread organization – Name it, describe its goals and its methods,
as well as your position. When you enter a new steading, name a member of your
organization who lives there. They will provide you shelter, food, and basic assistance.
While you stay with the member, take +1 ongoing to supply.
 Going for Distance
Add a new range tag to your base element’s ranges for Elemental Mastery.
 Acrobatic
When you leverage your elemental powers to defy danger, on a 10+ your avoid the
danger and your powers allow you to slide, rocket, leap, or move away anywhere
within near range.
 Friend to all
When you use your elemental powers to aid or interfere with another, you may
aid or interfere by rolling + your manipulate STAT, instead of +BOND.
 Spirit Intermediary (WIS)
Your powers allow you to calm creatures from other planes. When you use your
powers to calm unintelligent planar creatures, roll +WIS. On a hit, you have
calmed one or more of them, making them docile. *on a 7-9 also choose (1):
 You do not calm as many as you wanted
 They are docile for now, but the effect is fragile.
 Multiclass Dabbler
Get a move from another class. Treat your level as one lower for choosing the move.
From levels 6-10, choose from these moves or the level 2-5 moves:
 Metal Rocks (Requires: Touched by Earth)
Elemental mastery now affects things made of metal. When you attack or defend
with elemental mastery, on a 12+ you may mold any metal the target has like clay,
send all of that metal flying, or any combination thereof.
Lucas Alexander (order #27175589)
Choose your defense:
 Light Robes (0 weight)
 Heavy Robes (1 armor, 1 weight)
Choose your weapon:
 Staff (Close, two-handed, 1 weight)
 Long sword (Close, +1 damage, 2 weight)
 Dagger (hand, 1 weight) and Short sword (close, 1 weight)
 Ride the Lightning (requires: Touched by Fire)
You can generate lightning. Lightning based attacks are: Reach, Near, and b[2d8]
damage. Additionally, if you are struck by a lightning-based effect, you may redirect it
– either back to its source or somewhere else.
 Up. (requires: Touched by Air)
You may fly, at any time, and for long distances as easily as if on foot. You must
‘undertake a perilous journey’ if the distance is too great. Additionally, you may move
several willing persons and large objects short distances using ‘Locomotion.’
 Thicker than Water (Requires: Touched by Water)
Your Elemental mastery affects blood. When you use the blood in your opponent’s
own body to attack them, the attack ignores armor. Additionally, when you have
several minutes to immerse a wound in fresh water, heal 2d8 or remove a debility.
 Horseshoes and those other things
You may add the [Area] tag when you attack or defend with Elemental Mastery. An
attack with the [Area] tag will affect everything within a small area of the attack.
 Seeker of Wisdom (Manipulate)
When you spend a full day meditating to seek wisdom from your ancestors, roll +
your manipulate STAT. *On 10+ they impart great wisdom, granting strength to
confront any obstacle, gain 2 preparation. *On a 7-9, you struggle to make sense of
their words, gain 1 preparation. On a miss, your ancestors are displeased. Explain why
and lose access to this move until you make amends. The GM will tell you how.
 Astral Projection (Manipulate)
When you release your spirit, roll + your manipulate STAT. *On a hit, your spirit
leaves your body and can wander for several hours. *On 7-9, the GM may end the
effect at any time after several minutes. On a miss, something is out of sync. Choose
one debility to suffer until the next time you make camp. While in spirit form, you can
see and hear, but cannot interact with the physical world. You cannot be seen by
beings whose senses cannot perceive spirits.
 Multiclass Initiate
Get a move from another class. Treat your level as one lower for choosing the move.
 ADVANCED ELEMENTAL MASTERY
You have refined your powers tremendously, and gain the appropriate benefit:
 Earth You may turn earth into magma and manipulate it. When you manipulate magma,
roll + STR. On 10+ hold 3. On 7-9, hold 2. Spend hold 1 for 1 to use the magma to
destroy, burn, and destabilize structures, create large hazards, or deal your damage to
a target. Magma is [Messy].
 Fire You have the ability to generate intense beams of heat. Such a beam is a weapon that
causes large and indiscriminate explosions. It has the following tags: Near, Far, Area,
Forceful, Messy, +1 Damage, Stunning*, Dangerous.
 Air You are hypersensitive to the movement of air currents. You cannot be surprised, and
will always be the first to act in a fight. Additionally, when you use your elemental
mastery to attack, take +2 armor forward as you fluidly transition to defense.
 Water You can freeze water instantly. When you trap a target in Ice, roll +WIS. On 10+,
your target is held fast by ice and can be freed only by great force. On 7-9, your target
is held, but is not fully immobile and can free themselves with time or assistance.
*on a successful attack, you or an ally take +1 forward against the target.
 Avatar of Destruction
You have become a force of nature. When you unleash the full measure of your
power to bring ruin upon your enemies, roll +your manipulate STAT. on a 10+, you
create truly intense representations of your power, destroying obstacles, buildings, and
scattering enemies within an area the size of a small steading. On a 7-9, something or
someone you did not intend is also damaged. On a miss, your powers rage beyond
your control.