Masteries & Expanded Traits
The officer team has been discussing ways to further distinguish Sith Lords as they progress, both mechanically and narratively. As part of this, we will be introducing Masteries, alongside an increase in the number of traits gained per level.
Masteries are intended to represent true refinement. Where traits define your capabilities, Masteries define your specialisation and dominance within a particular discipline. They will grant access to more advanced abilities, unique interactions, and greater narrative influence within scenes.
In addition, Sith characters will begin receiving additional traits per rank, allowing for more layered and flexible builds over time. This should help better reflect growth, experience, and the increasingly complex nature of high-level characters.
We are still finalising exact mechanics, but to give a sense of direction, please see some illustrative examples below.
Illustrative Masteries
As noted above, these are **illustrative only** and intended to show the *range* of what Masteries could represent, from grounded power progression to more… esoteric expressions.
More concrete mechanics and limitations will follow once the system is finalised.
The officer team has been discussing ways to further distinguish Sith Lords as they progress, both mechanically and narratively. As part of this, we will be introducing Masteries, alongside an increase in the number of traits gained per level.
Masteries are intended to represent true refinement. Where traits define your capabilities, Masteries define your specialisation and dominance within a particular discipline. They will grant access to more advanced abilities, unique interactions, and greater narrative influence within scenes.
In addition, Sith characters will begin receiving additional traits per rank, allowing for more layered and flexible builds over time. This should help better reflect growth, experience, and the increasingly complex nature of high-level characters.
We are still finalising exact mechanics, but to give a sense of direction, please see some illustrative examples below.
Illustrative Masteries
| Mastery | Example Capability |
|---|---|
| Dominion of Motion | Manipulate multiple objects with precision, halt motion mid-flight, or apply focused pressure capable of crushing armour silently. |
| Stormweaving | Shape and sustain arcs of energy, maintaining controlled currents or directing power through surfaces and environments. |
| Veil of Thought | Implant subtle suggestions, obscure presence, or guide thoughts so they feel entirely natural to the target. |
| Aura of Command | Project an overwhelming presence that unsettles foes and commands attention without a word being spoken. |
| Phantom Dominion | Create complex sensory distortions, from disguises to fully realised environments capable of deceiving trained minds. |
| Gravitic Ascendancy | Suspend oneself indefinitely, hovering in stillness, or move with constant unseen force rather than physical motion. |
| Living Tempest | Maintain a passive electrical aura, causing the air itself to crackle and react to your presence. |
| Foresight of Intent | Sense actions before they occur, recognising hostile movements or emotional shifts before they fully manifest. |
| Invisible Procession | Be carried effortlessly by unseen force, as though the galaxy itself refuses to let you walk. |
| Conduit of Power | Recharge datapads, power systems, or other devices through controlled energy output. |
| Consensus Rewrite | Convince entire groups that an idea originated from themselves, without suspicion. |
| Imperial Gravity | Ensure drinks are poured before you ask, doors open before you arrive, and rooms fall silent without instruction. |
| Narrative Supremacy | Arrive at precisely the most dramatic moment, regardless of distance, timing, or basic logistical constraints. |
| Holonet Annihilation | Win any argument instantly with a single, devastating reply. |
As noted above, these are **illustrative only** and intended to show the *range* of what Masteries could represent, from grounded power progression to more… esoteric expressions.
More concrete mechanics and limitations will follow once the system is finalised.