====== The Sworn Book of Scorn ====== 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: * [[:characters|Become more powerful]] * Learn [[:skills]] and master them * Defeat in [[:combat]] difficult [[:monsters]] * 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 ==== [[Skills]] grant [[characters]] means [[#combat skills]], [[#spell casting skills]] which grant access to [[:spells]]. They also allow a character to become an [[#artisan skills|artisan]] or just [[#general skills|generally become better]]. === Combat Skills === * [[skills:combat|Combat skills]] are those skills that rely on the character's ability to cut, slice ,thrust, bludgeon, shoot... you get the idea. They are split into two categories: Melee and Missile. === Spell Casting Skills === * [[skills:spell_casting|Spell Casting skills]] are those skills that rely on the manipulation of magic to both protect allies of, and disable the various enemies of all inhabitants of Crossfire. * [[skills:Wizardry]] * [[skills:Praying]] * Not all are gifted with an innate ability to use magic, some find power through the skill of channeling trinkets and tokens of great power. Even many gifted would rather this path for the most powerful or dangerous of magics. * [[skills:Use Magic Item]] === Artisan Skills === Whilst an apprentice may struggle with the steps to building the most basic of raw materials or singing in tune, through great artistry, mundane items and skills can be empowered with magic and there are those who specialize in the knowledge of these skills. These masters are often consulted to understand the value and true purpose of found objects. * [[skills:Alchemy]] * [[skills:Bowyer]] * [[skills:Inscription]] * [[skills:Jeweler]] * [[skills:Literacy]] * [[skills:Oratory]] * [[skills:Singing]] * [[skills:Smithery]] * [[skills:Thaumaturgy]] * [[skills:Woodsman]] * [[skills:Sense Curse]] * [[skills:Sense Magic]] === General Skills === These skills provide denizens of Crossfire with diverse means of survival: * [[skills:Bargaining]] * [[skills:Climbing]] * [[skills:Disarm Traps]] * [[skills:Find Traps]] * [[skills:Fishing]] * [[skills:Hiding]] * [[skills:Jumping]] * [[skills:Levitation]] * [[skills:Lockpicking]] * [[skills:Meditation]] * [[skills:Mountaineer]] * [[skills:Set Traps]] * [[skills:Stealing]] * [[skills:Throwing]] * [[skills:Writing]] ==== Items ==== ===Treasurelists=== [[items:Treasurelists]] determine what items can be dropped by monsters, chests and created from skills ===Equipment=== The following [[items:weapons]] can be worn by some [[:races]] and [[:classes]] to aid in combat attacks: * [[items:Melee_Weapons|Melee weapons]] * [[items:Missile_Weapons|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:Body_armour|Body Armour]] * [[items:Shields]] * [[items:Helmets]] * [[items:Bracers]] * [[items:Gloves]] * [[items:Belts]] * [[items:Cloaks]] * [[items:Rings]] * [[items:Amulets]] * [[items:Armour]] Equipment that grants access to [[:spells]], or improve player and equipment statistics * [[items:Rods]] * [[items:Horns]] Equipment that temporarily grants [[:characters#Secondary Stats]]: * [[items:Glowing_crystals|Glowing Crystals]] Equipment that grants [[:skills]]: * [[:items: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]] * [[items: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:santodominion|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. * [[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]] * [[monster_dump]] ===== Date and Time ===== * [[guides:Time]] - Details about time, seasons, and related topics.