====== The Sworn Book of Scorn ======
FIXME The reader coming from the [[:start]] page expects a long tome to read. \\
But this page contains mainly short lists with links to other pages. \\
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hidden mechanics whose purposes are to add random effects to the game.

Scholars and Wizards have argued for eons about the details outlined in the "//Sworn Book of Scorn//", said to be the single most comprehensive grimoire on the world most commonly known as Crossfire. Beware, the following grimoire contains texts gleaned from the shreds of documents that litter the world. Whilst the utmost care has been taken to eliminate texts that contradict or confuse, the authors cannot vouch for the veracity of everything contained.

===== Lore =====
The history and changes that have occurred can be studied: [[lore|here]]

===== Characters =====
For information about the properties visit [[:characters]] or use the following quicklinks below.


==== Character Basics ====
Characters can:
  * Come from [[:characters|diverse backgrounds]]
  * Learn [[:skills]] and [[:Experience|master them]]
  * Defeat in [[:combat]] difficult [[:monsters]] and gain [[:Experience|experience to become more powerful]]
  * Find [[:items:]] and improve the equipment they use
  * Solve [[:quests]] and explore [[:maps:]]
  * Please [[:gods]] 
  * Meet [[:characters:party|friends]]





==== Character attributes ====
The [[:Characters]] section details attributes or properties of characters including:
    * The selection of [[:races|race]] and [[:classes|class]]
    * [[:characters#Primary Stats]] - The building blocks of characters
    * [[:characters#Secondary Stats]] - The actual physical and mental characteristics
    * [[:characters#Unique Properties]] - Innate Traits of the character
    * [[:characters#Temporary Effects]] - Effects that temporarily affect how a character behaves

==== Gods ====
There are many [[:gods]] whom crave the worship of characters:

  * [[gods:Valkyrie]]
  * [[gods:Mostrai]]
  * [[gods:Gnarg]]
  * [[gods:Sorig]]
  * [[gods:Ruggilli]]
  * [[gods:Ixalovh]]
  * [[gods:Lythander]]
  * [[gods:Valriel]]
  * [[gods:Gorokh]]
  * [[gods:Gaea]]
  * [[gods:Devourers]]

==== Skills ====
See [[:skills#Skills]]

=== Combat Skills ===
See [[:skills#Combat Skills]]

=== Spell Casting Skills ===
See [[:skills#Spell Casting Skills]]

=== Artisan Skills ===
See [[:skills#Artisan Skills]]

=== General Skills ===
See [[:skills#General Skills]]

==== Items ====
===Treasurelists===
[[:items:Treasurelists]] determine what items can be dropped by monsters, chests and created from skills

===Equipment===
The following [[items:weapon:0_index|Weapon Items in Crossfire]] can be worn by some [[:races]] and [[:classes]] to aid in combat attacks:
  * [[:items:Melee weapons]]
  * [[:items:Missile weapons]]

The following [[:items:armour:]] can be worn on particular specific locations on the [[:characters:body]], \\ if the [[:races|race]] or has them or their [[:gods]] allow it, to [[:characters:resistances|protect]] against [[:attack_types|attack]]:
  * [[:items:armour:|Body Armour]]
  * [[:items:armour:shield:|Shields]]
  * [[:items:armour:helmet:|Helmets]]
  * [[:items:armour:Bracers:]]
  * [[:items:armour:gauntlets:|Gloves]]
  * [[:items:armour:girdle:|Belts]]
  * [[:items:armour:cloak:|Cloaks]]
  * [[:items:talisman:ring|Rings]]
  * [[:items:talisman:amulet|Amulets]]
  * [[:items:armour:|Armour]]

Equipment that grants access to [[:spells]], or improve player and equipment statistics
  * [[:items:spell:wand:rod|Rods]]
  * [[:items:spell:wand:horn|Horns]]

Equipment that temporarily grants [[:characters#Secondary Stats]]:
  * [[items:Glowing_crystals|Glowing Crystals]]
Equipment that grants [[:skills]]:
  * [[:items:skills:skill_tools:talisman|Talismans]] - Items that grant access to new [[:skills]]

===Consumables===
  * [[:items:Wands]]
  * [[:items:Scrolls]]
  * [[:items:Potions]]
  * [[:items:Skill_scrolls|Skill Scrolls]] - Teach new skills
  * [[:items:Books]] - Teaches specific spells
  * [[:items:Recipes]]
  * [[:Lore]]
  * [[:items:Item_Enchantment|Item Enchantment]]
  * [[:items:Reagents]]
  * [[:items:Foods]]
  * [[:items:Flesh]]
  * [[:items:Flints]]

===== Combat =====
[[:Combat]] can occur between any [[:monsters]] and [[:characters]].

===== Geography =====
This section contains guides to help players navigate around the world in crossfire

==== Cities ====
  * [[world:Scorn]]
  * [[world:Navar]]
  * [[world:Darcap]]
  * [[world:Wolfsburg]]
  * [[world:Santo Dominion]]
  * [[world:Brittany:Brest]] - City in the region of [[world:Brittany]]

==== Regions ====
  * [[world:Brittany]] - area that contains the city of [[world:Brittany:Brest]]
  * [[world:Pupland]]


==== Maps ====
All maps can be accessed online via the [[http://www.crossfireatlas.net/|crossfire atlas]] .
  * [[world:Wilderness]] - Away from civilization.
  * [[world:highway|Imperial Highway]] (a.k.a. the Yellow Brick Road)
  * [[world:Euthville]] - What remains of the town of Euthville.
  * [[:world:void:Mikee's Maze]] Crossfire's own maze of twisty little passages all alike, and some hints for how to escape the madness.

==== Misc ====
  * [[Landforms]] - A document aimed at mappers.  It shows the names of various areas inside the default maps.

===== Quests =====
  * [[quests]]

===== Monsters =====
Information (spoilers) about monsters and NPCs can be found at: [[http://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/monsters/index.html|Monsters]]
  * [[:monsters]]
 

===== Date and Time =====
  * [[guides:Time]] - Details about time, seasons, and related topics.