24XX

LO-FI MODERN FANTASY � S.A. YOUNG

THE LAST ORDER

RULES CHARACTERS
Play: Players describe what their characters do. ► Choose your character’s specialty.
The GM advises when their action is impossible,
requires extra steps, demands a cost, or GRIFTER: Skilled in Reading People (d8),
presents a risk. Players only roll to avoid risks. Deception (d8). Take a trio of fake IDs.

Rolling: Roll a skill die — d6 by default, higher
with a relevant skill, or d4 if hindered by injury or
circumstances. If helped by circumstances, roll
an extra d6; if helped by an ally, they roll their
skill die and share the risk. Take the highest die.
1 - 2 Disaster. Suffer the full risk. GM
decides if you succeed at all. If risking
death, you die.
3 - 4 Setback. A lesser consequence or
partial success. If risking death, you’re
injured.
5 + Success. The higher the roll, the better.
HEALER: Skilled in Medicine (d8), Persuasion
(d8). Take black medical bag filled with first aid
supplies or magical herbs.
MUSCLE: Skilled in Melee (d8), Intimidation
(d8). Take collapsible baton or longsword.
SCHOLAR: Skilled in Researching (d8),
Investigation (d8). Take journal filled with
esoteric notes.
SEER: Skilled Telepathy (d8), Sleight of Hand
(d8). Take augury kit (bones, tea, or cards).

If success can’t get you what you want, you’ll at THIEF: Skilled in Climbing (d8), Stealth (d8).
least get useful info or set up an advantage. Take climbing gear and set of lockpicks.

Load: Carry as much as makes sense, but more
than one bulky item may hinder you at times.
Advancement: After a quest, a player can
increases a skill (none�d8�d10�d12), gain a
new skill, or learn a new spell.
Defence: Say how one of your items breaks to
turn a hit into a brief hindrance. Broken gear is
useless until repaired.
Harm: Injuries take time and/or medical
attention to heal. If killed, make a new character
to be introduced ASAP. Favor inclusion over
realism.
► Choose your character’s origin.
FAE: Take 1 Fae trait, Sorcery (d8) and 1 Spell.
HUMAN: Sorcery (d8), apply 2 skill increases as
you like (two d8 skills, two d10, one d10, or one
d12).
► Choose or invent skills (if prompted by origin).
Climbing, Connections, Deception, Driving,
Electronics, Forgery, Hacking, Intimidation,
Melee, Occult, Persuasion, Piloting, Running,
Driving, Sailing, Shooting, Sleight of Hand,
Stealth, Tracking

GM: Describe Characters in terms of
behaviours, risks, and obstacles, not skill dice.
Lead the group in setting lines not to cross in
play. Fast-forward, pause, or rewind/redo for
pacing and safety; invite players to do likewise.
Present dilemmas you don’t know how to solve.
Move spotlight to give all time to shine. Test as
needed for bad luck (e.g., grab the correct
chalice, or bump into warlocks ) - roll a die to
check for (1-2) trouble or (3-4) signs of it.
Improvise rulings to cover gaps in rules; on a
break, revise unsatisfactory rulings as a group.
► Choose or invent trait (if prompted by origin).
Unearthly beauty, Colourful insect wings (flight),
Heighten Senses, Move Unseen, Bestial Visage
(claws & fangs), Animal Form (1 woodland
creature)
Sorcery
The Sorcery skill gives you Shield (Break 3x)
and Bolt (Magical energy projectile).
SPELLS
Z_SQUARE CHARM: Target treats you as a friend until
something leads them to question this.
Z_SQUARE DARKNESS: Block all light in an area nearby.
Z_SQUARE DISGUISE: Resemble someone or something.
Z_SQUARE FLAME: Conjure an orb of fire to throw.
Z_SQUARE HOLD: Immobilize a target nearby.
Z_SQUARE LIGHT: Conjure a glowing orb, floating nearby.
Z_SQUARE PHANTASM: Conjure an image or sound that
appears lifelike, but only at first glance.
Z_SQUARE SLEEP: Put as many targets to sleep as the
highest die rolled when casting.
8. TALONS: Attacks cuts through 2 breaks.
Z_SQUARE TELEPORT: Move nearby target (which could be
yourself) to another place nearby, in an instant. 9. TRACKER: Can expertly track via scent.
Z_SQUARE WARDING: Invisible, impassible dome or wall.
GEAS
► Roll on chart before a quest to acquire a geas.
1. Do one favor for anyone who calls you a friend.
2. Must carry but never use a curse sword.
(Cursed sword appears when this is picked)
3. Forbidden from saying a certain word.
(GM Picks)
4. Make a fair offering for anything you acquire.
5. Forbidden to strike an unarmed foe.
6. Keep every promise you make.
7. Touch everything you see that is “red”.
8. Must talk opposite of your intent.
9. You may not ask for help
10. Pet every cat you see.
Rules adapted from 24XX rules by Jason Tocci | Dicier font by Speak the Sky (Both CC BY 4.0) | Cover by Grandfailure
ENEMIES
► GM: To create Horror antagonists, pick 1 or 2
characteristics form the list below.
1. ARMORED: Tough hide gives them Break 2x.
2. BREATH: Exhale a stream of elemental energy.
3. CAMOUFLAGED: Blend with surroundings.
4. GAZE: Hypnotically paralyze foes.
5. GLIDING: Great leaps, controlled falls.
6. MASSIVE: Towering figure with great strength.
7. MIMIC: Can briefly look and/or sound human.
10. WALL-CRAWLING: Climb easily, stick to walls.
► GM: Other foes that might try to thwart the
mages from defeating The Dark Well:
1. Lycans: A Fae Court that has been corrupted by
The Dark Well’s power. Bestial Visage & Tracker.
2. The Parliament: Humanoid Avians that act as
heralds for The Dark Well. Animal Form (Rook) &
Mimic.
3. Warlocks: Humans that have pledge themselves
to The Dark Well. Bolt & 1 Spell.
Give them a skill or two as appropriate to your story.
Geas
While annoying and a bit stifling, it is what
gives a mage the ability to see and access the
magical areas hidden in the modern world. If
a mage breaks the rule of their geas, they are
affected by a brief hindrance. Worse, the hid‐
den area becomes harder to see and interact
with. But the dangers won’t have a problem in‐
teracting with you!
 The Dark Well and the Horrors that spewed Sadly, many centuries have passed since many
from it have ravaged the Fae Realms. Those few Fae last step foot in the Realm of Man. Modern
Fae remaining have escaped to the Realm of & strange the only humans that can answer the
Man to call on their boons for assistance in pro‐ boons are fledgling mages. Fae and mages
tecting the few Wells of Magic still left. must come together to create The Last Order.
► Description ► Location ► Quest (Mission)
1. TheClockwork 1. Bodega 1. Defend a Well of Magic
2. The Crooked 2. Bridge 2. Deliver a relic from Point A to Point B
3. The Crystal 3. Cemetery 3. Eliminate all infested Horrors at site
4. TheDark 4. Grotto 4. Figure out who is a spying forThe Parliament
5. The Drowning 5. Henge 5. Hunt and capture a Horror for study
6. The Echoing 6. Island 6. Hunt down a massive Horror
7. The Endless 7. Library 7. Hunt down a warlock hiding in the location
8. The Floating 8. Lighthouse 8. Interrupt a dark ritual being perform by warlocks
9. The Forgotten 9. Manor 9. Lead Lycans on a wild goose chase
10. TheFractured 10. Market 10. Perform rite to repower a Well of Magic here
11. The Golden 11. Maze 11. Preventanassassinationofanimportantfigure
12. The Illuminated 12. Orrery 12. Protect a celebration of an important Fae holiday
13. TheLiving 13. Park 13. Protect inhabitants at location from Lycan raiders
14. TheMelodious 14. Restaurant 14. Rescue an important figure from crazed warlocks
15. ThePoisonous 15. Skyscraper 15. Retrieve lost tome from location
16. The Shrouded 16. Subway 16. Retrieve the relic of the fallen High Fae Lord
17. The Silent 17. Train Station 17. Steal magical artifact
18. The Spectral 18. Village 18. Take out a powerful member ofThe Parliament
19. TheUnderground 19. Warehouse 19. Transport a group of Fae refugees to this location
20. The Whispering 20. Woods 20. Uncoverdisappearanceofeveryoneatlocation
► Roll d20 for a contact, client, rival or target ► Treasure

1. Lyric: Pooka, young, bashful, pickpocket 1. Magic Chalk (Warding, 3 Uses)

2. Rossa: Redcap, adrenaline-seeking veteran soldier 2. Healing potion (1 Use)
3. Tianna: Sidhe, guant, unnerving, last High Fae Lord 3. Magic Scroll (random spell, 1 use)
4. Cedric: Human, romantic, researcher studying Horrors 4. Amulet of Protection (Break 2x)
5. Nadia: Nymph, cute, talkative, orphan with no memory 5. Normal weapons, armor, or supplies
6. Rafael: Human, grim ex-cartel, possess a magical relic 6. Small pouch of Dreaming Sand (Sleep spell, 1 use)
7. Noor: Human, sultry, carries a chain-bound book 7. Satchel of Holding
8. Draco: Satyr, multiple piercings, popular societal figure 8. Gloves of Striking (gainTalons)
9. Lucas: Human, clumsy, stutters, wields an onyx dirk 9. Nighttime Sunglasses (gain Darkvision)
10. Shelby: Human, brawny, wears magical light armor 10. MinorRelic(2randomspells)
11. Foster:Gnome,impulsive,bastardofafallenFaeLord 11. Ring of Power (roll additional d6 on Sorcery checks)
12. Old Mari: Hag, eccentric, sole survivor a Horror attack 12. Satyr’s Flute (Charm spell while playing)
13. Halina: Dryad, classist, raised by the late High Fae Lord 13. Magic Sword (roll additional d6 on Melee checks)
14. Nora: Human, artistic, has a pet fairy dragon 14. Boots of Stealth (roll additional d6 on Stealth checks)
15. Fergus: Dullahan, stoic knight of the Fae Court 15. Cordyceps stalk (gainPhantasmspell|staff,bulky)
16. Mason: Human, lithe, a warlock killed their lover 16. Silver Dagger (forces one back to their natural form)
17. Redtooth: Goblin, narcoleptic, has a “distinctive” smell 17. Circlet of Force (gainTelekinetic d8)
18. Welina: Sidhe, graceful, piercing glare, wise counsel 18. Silver Cutlass (roll additional d6 when fighting Lycans)
19. Jahmir: Human, guilt-ridden, former warlock 19. Witch’s Broom (gainflight|bulky)
20. Basil:Pooka,agilewild-eyed,armscoveredintattoos 20. MajorRelic(3randomspells)