IRONSWORN

ASSETS
CORE SET

UPDATED 5/22/18

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COMPANION
HAWK
Name:
Your hawk can aid you when it is aloft.
{{ Far-seeing: When you Undertake
a Journey, or when you Resupply by
hunting for small game, add +1.
{{ Fierce: When you Secure an Advantage
with +edge using your hawk to harass
and distract your foes, add +1 and take
+1 momentum on a hit.
{{ Vigilant: When you Face Danger
with +wits to detect an ambush or
approaching threat, add +1 and take
+1 momentum on a hit.
0 +1 +2 +3
COMPANION
RAVEN
Name:
Your raven heeds your call.
{{ Sly: When you Face Danger or Secure
an Advantage with +shadow using your
raven to perform trickery, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ Knowing: When you Face Death, add
+2.
{{ Diligent: Your raven can carry
messages, allowing you to Secure an
Advantage, Gather Information, or
Compel from a distance.
0 +1 +2
PATH
BLADEBOUND
When you wield a unique weapon
imbued with the power of blood iron...
Name:
{{ Instinct: When you are ambushed
and Enter the Fray, add +2 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ Baleful: When you Compel or Secure
an Advantage using threats with your
weapon in hand, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ Fury: When you inflict harm with
your weapon, you may inflict +1 harm.
When you do, suffer -1 spirit.
COMPANION
HORSE
Name:
You and your horse ride as one.
{{ Swift: When you Face Danger with
+edge using your horse’s speed and
grace, or when you Undertake a
Journey, add +1.
{{ Fearless: When you Enter the Fray or
Secure an Advantage with +heart by
charging into combat, add +1 and take
+1 momentum on a hit.
{{ Mighty: When you Strike or Clash at
close range while mounted, add +1 and
inflict +1 harm on a hit.
0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
PATH
BANNER-SWORN
When you are bound by loyalty to a leader
or faction...
zz When you Swear an Iron Vow to serve
your leader or faction on a critical
mission, you may reroll any dice.
When you Fulfill Your Vow and mark
experience, take +1 experience.
{{ When you Sojourn in the company of
your banner-kin, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ When you Enter the Fray bearing
your sworn banner, add +1 and take
+1 momentum on a hit. When you
burn momentum while carrying your
banner in battle, take +1 momentum
after you reset.
PATH
DEVOTANT
God’s Name:
Stat:
zz When you say your daily prayers, you
may ask your god to grant a blessing.
If you do, roll +your god’s stat. On a
strong hit, take +3 momentum. On a
weak hit, suffer -1 spirit in exchange
for +2 momentum.
{{ When you Swear an Iron Vow to serve
your god on a divine quest, you may
roll +your god’s stat and reroll any dice.
When you Fulfill Your Vow and mark
experience, take +1 experience.
{{ When you Sojourn, and spread the word
of your god, you may roll + your god’s
stat and take +1 momentum on a hit.
COMPANION
HOUND
Name:
Your hound is your steadfast companion.
{{ Sharp: When you Gather Information
using your hound’s keen senses to
track your quarry or investigate a
scene, add +1.
{{ Ferocious: When you Strike or Clash
alongside your hound and score a hit,
inflict +1 harm or take +1 momentum.
When you Compel with +iron using
threats of violence, add +1.
{{ Loyal: When you Test Your Spirit in the
company of your hound, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
0 +1 +2 +3 +4
PATH
BATTLE-SCARRED
When you are maimed...
{{ You focus your energies. Reduce your
edge or iron stat by 1 and add up to +2
to wits or heart, or +1 to each (either
stat should not exceed +4).
{{ You overcome your limitations. Reduce
your maximum health or spirit by
1 and ignore the max momentum
penalty for being maimed.
{{ You have stared down death before.
When you are reduced to 0 health, take
+1 momentum. When you Face Death,
add +1.
PATH
HERBALIST
zz When you attempt to Heal using
herbal remedies, and you have at least
+1 supply, you may choose one (decide
before rolling).
• Add +2.
• Take or give an additional +1 health
on a hit.
{{ When you Heal a companion, ally, or
other character, and you score a hit,
take +1 spirit or +1 momentum.
{{ When you Make Camp and choose the
option to partake, you can use your
herbs to create a restorative meal. If
you do, you and your companions may
take +1 health. Any allies who choose
to partake may also take +1 health.
PATH
HONORBOUND
zz When you Turn the Tide, envision how
your vows give you strength in this
moment. Then, add +2 (instead of +1)
when you make your move.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage or
Compel by telling a hard truth, add
+1 and take +1 momentum on a hit.
On a weak hit or miss, envision how
this truth complicates your current
situation.
{{ When you Fulfill Your Vow and score
a weak hit or miss, you may reroll any
dice when you Swear an Iron Vow to
set things right.
PATH
RANGER
zz When you Gather Information or
Secure an Advantage using your
knowledge of tracking, woodcraft,
or wild animals, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ When you Face Danger or Secure an
Advantage by hiding or sneaking in the
forest, add +1.
{{ When you Face Danger to dissuade
a woodland animal or beast from
their attack, draw them away from
something, or bait them into a trap,
add +1 and take +1 momentum on a
hit.
PATH
SIGHTED
zz When you Gather Information related
to mystical forces or creatures, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ When you interact with fellow mystics
or mystical creatures through a
relationship move, add +1.
{{ When you pierce the veil and study
someone or a situation, roll +wits. On
a strong hit, envision the truth you
learn and how it might help you (Ask
the Oracle if unsure). Then, take +3
momentum. On a weak hit, the truth
is unsettling; take +2 momentum and
suffer -1 spirit. On a miss, this truth
introduces new complications or
undermines your quest.
PATH
OUTCAST
zz When you Resupply or Make Camp in
the wilds, add +1.
{{ When your supply is reduced to 0, roll
+wits. On a strong hit, envision how
you manage to scrape by, and take
+1 supply. On a weak hit, suffer -1
momentum in exchange for +1 supply.
On a miss, you are Out of Supply and
must mark unprepared.
{{ Your life of solitude sets you apart from
others, but makes you alert to danger.
When you Sojourn or Make Camp in
the company of strangers, you may
roll your action die twice and take the
highest result. If you do (decide before
rolling), a strong hit counts as a weak
hit.
PATH
RITUALIST
When you Fulfill Your Vow (formidable or
greater) in service to an elder mystic, and
Forge a Bond to train with them...
zz When you perform a ritual, you may
suffer -1 supply or -1 health and add
+1 (decide before rolling). If you
choose to suffer -health, Endure Harm
after the ritual is complete.
{{ When you tattoo the essence of a ritual
onto your skin, envision the mark you
create. You may then obtain or upgrade
that asset for 1 less experience.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage to
ready yourself for a ritual, envision
how you prepare. Then, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
PATH
SLAYER
zz When you Gather Information or
Secure an Advantage using your
knowledge of horrors or beasts, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ When you slay a horror or beast (at
least formidable), you may take a
trophy and use it one time to:
• Power a ritual: When you or an ally
make a ritual move, reroll any dice.
• Prove your worth: When you
Sojourn, reroll any dice.
{{ When you Swear an Iron Vow to kill
a horror or beast, you may reroll any
dice. When you Fulfill Your Vow and
mark experience, take +1 experience.
PATH
PRETENDER
zz When you adopt a false identity, roll
+wits. On a strong hit, you may add +2
when you make moves which directly
leverage this identity. If you score a miss
on a move with a 10 on either challenge
die, in addition to any other outcome,
your deception has been uncovered or
is no longer effective. On a weak hit, as
above, but add +1 and your deception
will be undone on a 9 or 10.
{{ When you leverage your false identity
to make a relationship move, you may
roll +shadow instead of +heart and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage by
revealing your true identity in a
dramatic moment, reroll any dice.
PATH
SHADOW-KIN
When you are corrupted...
{{ You harden your heart. Reduce your
heart stat by 1 and add up to +2 to
shadow (your shadow should not
exceed +4).
{{ You are attuned to the realms of
shadow. When you perform a ritual,
add +1.
{{ You know the sly ways of death. When
you Face Death, you may roll +shadow
instead of +heart. You may also suffer
-1 momentum and add +1 (decide
before rolling).
PATH
STORYWEAVER
zz When you Secure an Advantage,
Compel, or Forge a Bond by sharing an
inspiring or enlightening song, poem,
or tale, envision the story you tell.
Then, add +1 and take +1 momentum
on a hit.
{{ When you Make Camp and choose the
option to relax, you may share a story
with your allies or compose a new
story if alone. If you do, envision the
story you tell and take +1 spirit or +1
momentum. Any allies who choose to
relax in your company may also take
+1 spirit or +1 momentum.
{{ When you Sojourn within a
community with which you share a
bond, add +2 instead of +1.
PATH
TRICKSTER
zz When you Face Danger or Secure
an Advantage by lying, bluffing,
or cheating, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ When you Compel someone and score
a miss, you may try a new approach
by inventing an elaborate lie on the
spot. Envision what you say and reroll
any dice. On a strong hit, they accept
your lie as the truth and you take +1
momentum. Anything other than a
strong hit counts as a miss as your
deceit is laid bare.
{{ When you Forge a Bond and confess a
lie, roll your action die twice and take
the lowest result. On a hit, take +2
momentum and mark one more tick.
PATH
WEAPONMASTER
When you Fulfill Your Vow (formidable or
greater) in service to a seasoned warrior,
and Forge a Bond to train with them...
zz When you Secure an Advantage by
sizing up your foe in a fight, or in a
charged situation which may lead to a
fight, add +1 and take +1 momentum
on a hit.
{{ When you study or train in a new
weapon or technique, you may
purchase or upgrade martial focus
assets for 1 less experience.
{{ When you Turn the Tide with a sudden
change of weapon or technique, and
your next move is a Strike, you may
inflict +1d6 harm on a strong hit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
BRAWLER
When you are unarmed or fighting with a
non-deadly weapon...
zz When you Secure an Advantage with
+iron by engaging in close-quarters
brawling (such as hitting, tripping, or
smashing), and score a hit, you may
also inflict 1 harm.
{{ When you Strike or Clash, you may
inflict 2 harm (instead of 1) if you
suffer -1 momentum (decide before
rolling).
{{ When you Face Danger or Clash
against a brawling attack (such
as punches, kicks, slams, trips, or
grapples), add +1.
PATH
VETERAN
zz When you Swear an Iron Vow to
someone who fought beside you, or
Forge a Bond with them, you may roll
+iron instead of +heart and take +2
momentum on a hit.
{{ When you burn momentum in
combat, envision how your hard-
won fighting experience gives you
advantage in this moment. Then, take
+1 momentum after you reset.
{{ When you Resupply by looting the
dead in a field of battle, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
PATH
WRIGHT
Specialty:
zz When you Secure an Advantage by
crafting an item which is useful in
your current quest, or when you Face
Danger to create or repair an item in a
perilous situation, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ As above, but you may suffer -1 supply
(after you roll) for an additional +1.
{{ When you give an item you create as
a gift to commemorate an important
event or relationship, you may (one
time only) reroll any dice when you
make a relationship move (not a
progress move).
MARTIAL FOCUS
CUTTHROAT
When you wield a dagger or knife...
zz When you are in position to Strike
at an unsuspecting foe, choose one
(before rolling).
• Add +1 and take +1 momentum on
a hit.
• Inflict +2 harm on a strong hit.
{{ When you Compel someone at the
point of your blade, or when you rely
on your blade to Face Danger, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ Once per fight,when you Secure
an Advantage with +shadow by
performing a feint or misdirection,
reroll any dice and take +1 momentum
on a hit.
PATH
WAYFINDER
zz When you Undertake a Journey and
burn momentum, envision how
you reorient yourself. Then, take +2
momentum after you reset.
{{ When you Gather Information or
Secure an Advantage by carefully
surveying the landscape or scouting
ahead, add +1 and take +1 momentum
on a hit.
{{ When you Swear an Iron Vow to safely
guide someone on a perilous journey,
you may reroll any dice. When you
Fulfill Your Vow and mark experience,
take +1 experience.
MARTIAL FOCUS
ARCHER
When you wield a bow...
zz When you Secure an Advantage with
+wits by taking a moment to aim,
envision where you intend to land
your shot. Then, add +1 and take +1
momentum on a hit.
{{ Once per fight, when you Strike or
Clash, you may take extra shots and
suffer -1 supply. When you do, reroll
any dice, and take +1 momentum and
inflict +1 harm on a hit.
{{ When you Resupply by hunting, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
DUELIST
When you wield a bladed weapon in each
hand...
zz When you Clash or Strike, you may
roll your action die twice and take
the highest result. You must commit
to this approach before rolling. If you
do, inflict +1 harm on a strong hit and
count a weak hit as a miss.
{{ Once per fight, when you Secure an
Advantage with +edge by making a
bold display of your combat prowess,
you may reroll any dice.
{{ When you Draw the Circle, you may
reroll any dice.
MARTIAL FOCUS
IRONCLAD
When you wear armor...
zz Given a few minutes, you may ready
your armor. When you are...
• Lightly armored: Add +1 when you
Endure harm.
• Geared for war: Mark encumbered,
and add +2 when you Endure Harm.
{{ Your well-designed armor lets you take
the blow. When you are geared for war,
add +1 if you Clash.
{{ Your armor marks you as a hardened
warrior. Add +1 when you Compel if
your strength-of-arms is a factor.
LIGHTLY ARMORED GEARED FOR WAR
MARTIAL FOCUS
SKIRMISHER
When you wield a spear...
zz When you Strike or Clash and score
a hit, you may inflict 1 less harm and
take +2 momentum.
{{ When you Strike or Clash in close
combat and score a strong hit, you
may drive your spear home and inflict
+2 harm. If the fight continues, Face
Danger with +iron to retrieve your
spear before using it again.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage by
bracing your spear against a charging
foe, or when you hold a foe at bay
using your spear’s reach, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
AUGUR
zz When you summon a murder of crows
and ask a single question, roll +wits.
On a strong hit, you interpret their
calls as a helpful omen. Envision the
response (Ask the Oracle if unsure) and
take +2 momentum. On a weak hit,
the crows ignore your question and
offer a clue to an unrelated problem or
opportunity in this area. Envision what
you learn (Ask the Oracle if unsure),
and take +1 momentum.
{{ As above, and the crows will also help
guide you on the proper path. On a hit,
add +1 on the next segment when you
Undertake a Journey.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
LONG-ARM
When you wield a staff...
zz In your hands, a humble staff is a
deadly weapon. You may inflict 2 harm
(instead of 1).
{{ When you Strike or Clash, you may roll
+edge (instead of +iron). When you
do, inflict 1 less harm in exchange for
+1 momentum on a hit.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage using
your staff to disarm, trip, shove, or
stun your foe, you may roll +edge
(instead of +iron) and take +1
momentum on a hit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
SUNDERER
When you wield an axe...
zz When you Strike or Clash in close
quarters, you may suffer -1 momentum
and inflict +1 harm on a hit (decide
before rolling).
{{ When you make a tribute to a fallen
foe (formidable or greater) by carving
a rune in the haft of your axe, roll
+heart. On a strong hit, inflict +1d6
harm (one time only) when you next
inflict harm. On a weak hit, take +2
momentum. On a miss, this death
troubles you and you suffer -2 spirit.
{{ When you Secure an Advantage with
+iron using your axe to batter at your
foe’s armor, weapon, or shield, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
BIND
zz When you wear an animal pelt and
dance under the light of the moon, roll
+wits. On a strong hit, the wearer of the
pelt will add +1 when making a move
with the related stat (wolf-edge; bear-
iron; deer-heart; fox-shadow; boar-wits)
and may continue to add +1 with this
stat until they roll a 10 on a challenge
die. On a weak hit, a 9 or 10 on a
challenge die will exhaust the power.
{{ As above, but you may instead perform
this ritual using the pelt of a beast (not
an animal). When you do, name the
related stat and also give the wearer +2
momentum on a hit.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
SHIELD-BEARER
When you wield a shield...
zz When you Face Danger using your
shield as cover, add +1. When you
Clash in close quarters, take +1
momentum on a strong hit.
{{ When you bear a shield painted with a
meaningful symbol, and you Test Your
Spirit against a fearsome foe, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
{{ When forced to suffer -health, you
may sacrifice your shield (it is now
destroyed) and ignore up to 5 harm.
If you do, suffer -2 momentum or -2
spirit.
MARTIAL FOCUS
SWORDMASTER
When you wield a sword...
zz When you Strike or Clash and burn
momentum, inflict +2 harm on a hit.
{{ When you Clash and score a strong hit,
you may add +1 if you immediately
follow with a Strike.
{{ When you Swear an Iron Vow by
drawing your sword, kneeling, and
grasping the iron blade, add +1 and
take +1 momentum on a hit. If you
let the sword draw blood from your
hands, suffer -1 health in exchange for
an additional +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
COMMUNION
zz When you surround the remains of a
recently deceased intelligent creature
with lit candles, and summon its spirit,
roll +heart. Add +1 if you share a
bond. On a strong hit, its spirit appears
and you may converse for a few
minutes (make moves, as appropriate).
On a weak hit, the encounter is
tenuous and troubling; you suffer -1
spirit and have only a few moments
before it slips away.
{{ As above, but you may also commune
with the long-dead.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
DIVINATION
zz When you take a drop of blood from a
willing subject (not yourself) and cast
the rune-carved stones, roll +heart.
On a strong hit, you may Gather
Information about that person and
people close to them (including insight
you and the subject have no knowledge
of) by reading the runes. When you do,
add +1. On a weak hit, the divination
will require extra time and is troubling;
suffer -1 momentum and -1 spirit.
{{ As above, but your divination can also
reveal information about this person’s
future.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
SHAD0W-WALK
zz When you obscure yourself within the
gossamer veil of the shadow realms,
roll +shadow. On a strong hit, take +1
momentum. You may also reroll any
dice (one time only) when you Face
Danger, Secure an Advantage or Gather
Information by hiding, sneaking, or
observing from concealment. On a
weak hit, as above, but suffer -1 spirit.
{{ As above, but you may also travel
along the hidden paths of the shadow
realms and can Undertake a Journey
using +shadow. When you do, suffer -1
spirit. On a hit, mark one extra unit of
progress.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
TOTEM
zz When you hold a totem of your animal
companion and focus for a minute or
so, roll +heart. On a strong hit, you
may add an additional +1 when your
companion aids you, and may continue
to add +1 until you roll a 10 on either
challenge die. On a weak hit, choose one.
• The connection is disturbing (suffer
-1 spirit).
• It is painful for your companion (it
suffers -1 health).
{{ As above, and you may also perceive
the world through your companion’s
senses while you make moves aided by
them (even when you are apart).
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
KEEN
zz When you hold a weapon at sunrise
and sing a keen for those it has killed,
roll +heart. On a strong hit (one time
only) the wielder may inflict +1d6
harm when inflicting harm. On a weak
hit, as above, but suffer -2 spirit as the
voices of those who were slain join in
your song.
{{ As above, but on a strong hit, the
wielder of this weapon may also (one
time only) reroll any dice when they
attempt to End the Fight.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
SWAY
zz When you speak a person’s name three
times to the night wind, holding an
object which belonged to them, roll
+shadow. On a strong hit, the winds
will whisper of this person’s need. If
you use this information when you
Compel them, you may (one time only)
reroll any dice. On a weak hit, the wind
also whispers an ill omen. Envision
what it says, or Ask the Oracle, and
suffer -1 spirit.
{{ As above, but on a strong hit you may
also attempt to Gather Information
from this person. If you do, reroll any
dice (one time only).
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
VISAGE
zz When you paint yourself in blood
and ash, roll +wits. On a strong hit,
choose two. On a weak hit, choose one
but suffer -1 spirit. The effects last for
several hours.
• Protected: When you Face Death,
add +1.
• Menacing: When you use
intimidation or fear to Compel or
Secure an Advantage, add +1.
• Shadowed: When you Face Danger
or Secure an Advantage by hiding or
sneaking, add +1.
{{ As above, but improve the effect of one
of your choices (+2 instead of +1).
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
SCRY
zz When you look into flames to study
a remote person or location, roll
+shadow. You or someone in your
presence must have knowledge of your
target. On a strong hit, you may Gather
Information through observation,
and you may make this move using
+shadow. On a weak hit, the ritual
requires extreme focus and leaves you
troubled; suffer -1 momentum and -1
spirit.
{{ As above, but you may also study a
past event.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
TALISMAN
zz When you fashion a charm intended
to protect you from a specific person,
or a type of creature, envision what
you create and roll +wits. On a strong
hit, when you leverage your charm to
oppose the target, add +1. You may
continue to add +1 until you roll a 10
on either challenge die, at which point
the charm’s power is spent. On a weak
hit, the charm’s power is spent on a roll
of 9 or 10 on either challenge die.
{{ As above, but you may instead fashion
a charm which aids you generally
against all supernatural threats, such as
mystic spells or horrors.
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.
RITUAL
WARD
zz When you walk a wide circle,
sprinkling the ground with ash, roll
+wits. On a strong hit, choose two. On
a weak hit chose one.
• Take +1 momentum when anything
crosses the boundary.
• Inflict 1 harm on anything or
anyone crossing the boundary.
• Your ward is ‘likely’ (Ask the Oracle)
to trap an intruder within its
boundary.
{{ As above, but improve the effect of
your ward (+2 momentum, 2 harm, or
‘almost certain’).
{{ When you perform this ritual, add +1
and take +1 momentum on a hit.