Mind Skill Examples

Mind Skill Examples #

Cartography #

Cartography is the skill of creating and interpreting maps. It’s invaluable for navigation, planning, and understanding your environment. With Cartography, you can plot courses, decipher ancient or complex maps, and create your own detailed maps for future reference.

When you engage in Cartography, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Create a basic map of your immediate surroundings.
  • [2] Decipher a complex or ancient map.
  • [3] Chart a course through unfamiliar or dangerous terrain.
  • [1] Produce a detailed map of a known area, including points of interest.
  • [2] Interpret a coded or hidden message in a map.

Roll Mindd6 + Cartographyd6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The map is incomplete or contains minor inaccuracies.
  • Interpreting or creating the map takes longer than expected.
  • Your map is noticed by someone who may have an interest in it.
  • While focused on the map, you miss noticing something in your environment.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

Alchemy #

Alchemy is the study of the mystical properties of substances and their transformation. As an alchemist, you are familiar with a variety of materials, ingredients, and processes. You can brew potent potions, transmute materials, and understand complex alchemical texts.

When you engage in Alchemy, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Identify an unknown substance or material.
  • [2] Brew a basic potion or concoction.
  • [3] Transmute a basic material into another.
  • [3] Craft a complex potion that has significant effects.
  • [1] Decipher and understand an alchemical text or diagram.

Roll Mindd6 + Alchemyd6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The process is successful, but it consumes more resources than expected.
  • The end result is slightly different from what you had planned.
  • The process takes longer than expected, delaying you or your group.
  • The concoction is potent, but its effects are temporary.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

Medicine #

Medicine is the practice of healing, diagnosing ailments, and understanding the human body. As a practitioner of medicine, you can treat injuries, illnesses, and conditions, perform medical procedures, and provide care to those in need.

When you engage in Medicine, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Diagnose an illness or condition.
  • [2] Treat a common injury or illness.
  • [3] Perform a complex medical procedure.
  • [1] Provide ongoing care to a patient.
  • [2] Educate others about health, wellness, and medical practices.

Roll Mindd6 + Medicined6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The treatment works, but it causes temporary discomfort to the patient.
  • Your diagnosis is correct, but you miss a minor related issue.
  • The procedure is successful, but recovery will take longer than expected.
  • The treatment alleviates the symptoms, but does not cure the ailment completely.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

Arcane Knowledge #

Arcane Knowledge involves a deep understanding of the mysterious and often hidden forces of the world. As an expert in the arcane, you understand the mechanisms of magic, the usage and properties of magical items, and the lore of the mystical creatures that inhabit the world.

When you engage in Arcane Knowledge, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Identify a magic item or enchantment.
  • [2] Understand the workings of a magical trap or mechanism.
  • [3] Uncover information about a mystical creature or entity.
  • [2] Discern the true nature of a spell being cast or a magical effect.
  • [2] Teach others about the arcane arts and practices.

Roll Mindd6 + Arcane Knowledged6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • You understand the magic, but it takes a toll on your mind.
  • You identify the magic item, but it is linked to a dangerous curse or entity.
  • The arcane lore you recall is incomplete or partly incorrect.
  • Your teachings are misunderstood or misapplied by others.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

History #

History is a deep understanding of the past, including significant events, cultures, and persons. As a historian, you can recall vital information, interpret historical documents, and provide context to the events and decisions that shape the world.

When you engage in History, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Recall a significant historical event or person.
  • [2] Interpret a historical document or artifact.
  • [3] Provide historical context to a current event or situation.
  • [3] Unearth hidden or forgotten historical facts.
  • [2] Teach others about a specific historical period or event.

Roll Mindd6 + Historyd6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The information you recall is correct, but it’s outdated or has been superseded.
  • The document you interpret contains conflicting or confusing information.
  • The historical context you provide sparks disagreement or conflict.
  • The historical fact you unearth is contentious or dangerous.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

Writing #

Writing is the ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, stories, and facts through text. As a skilled writer, you can convey complex ideas, author compelling narratives, and express yourself eloquently. Your writing can inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire others.

When you engage in Writing, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Write a concise message or a brief report.
  • [2] Compose a detailed letter or an article on a specific topic.
  • [3] Pen a captivating story or a persuasive argument.
  • [3] Author an extensive research paper or a book on a subject of your expertise.
  • [2] Teach others the art of writing or help them improve their writing skills.

Roll Mindd6 + Writingd6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The message you write is misinterpreted or misunderstood.
  • The story you pen, while captivating, includes some inaccuracies or embellishments.
  • The document you author is lengthy and may require more time to read than expected.
  • Your teachings are not fully comprehended or appreciated by others.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.

Investigation #

Investigation is the systematic process of examining, analyzing, and deducing information from a set of clues or circumstances. As a skilled investigator, you have a keen eye for detail, logical reasoning, and an analytical mind.

When you engage in Investigation, choose one of the following actions:

  • [1] Look for clues or suspicious activity in your immediate surroundings.
  • [2] Analyze a specific piece of evidence or a complex situation.
  • [2] Deduce a potential outcome or motivation from the available information.
  • [3] Conduct a comprehensive investigation into a case or a mystery.
  • [2] Teach others investigative techniques or share your findings.

Roll Mindd6 + Investigationd6. If you hit or exceed the Target, you successfully perform the action as planned. On a Mixed Success, you must pick 1 consequence from the following list:

  • Your actions draw additional attention to you or a member of the party.
  • The clues you find lead you in a potentially dangerous or risky direction.
  • The deduction you make, while logical, overlooks a crucial detail.
  • The investigation you conduct attracts unwanted attention or suspicion.
  • Your teachings or findings are challenged or refuted by others.

On a Failure, the GM will decide a consequence based on how risky the action was.