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{{Core|name=Abilities|}}In {{Online}}, everything a creature can do is determined by its {{L|Category|Abilities}}. These may be granted by the creature's species type, their {{L|Classes}}, magic items they use, or other {{L|Category|Stats}} of theirs. By default, every creature is able to use any {{L|Category|Basic abilities|Basic Abilities}} so long as they meet whatever conditions are specified for the given {{L|Category|Basic abilities|Basic Ability}}.
{{Core|name=Abilities|}}In {{Online}}, everything a creature can do is determined by its {{L|Category|Abilities}}. These may be granted by the creature's species type, their {{L|Category|Classes}}, magic items they use, or other {{L|Category|Stats}} of theirs. By default, every creature is able to use any {{L|Category|Basic abilities|Basic Abilities}} so long as they meet whatever conditions are specified for the given {{L|Category|Basic abilities|Basic Ability}}.


Regardless of where it comes from, each ability has the same underlying structure.
Regardless of where it comes from, each ability has the same underlying structure.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== User ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Executor ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
An Ability's User is simply the creature that is using the Ability. This is the same for all Abilities.
{{EEmbed|Core:Executor}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Target ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Target ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Targets}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Targets}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Range ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Range ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
Each Ability has some Range over which it can be used. These depend on the Delivery and Target.
{{EEmbed|Core:Range}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Delivery ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Delivery ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
Every Ability has one and ''only one'' {{L|Category|Delivery abilities|Delivery}}. This always has at least two parts, a [[#Source|Source]] and [[#Interaction|Interaction]].
{{EEmbed|Core:Deliveries}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Source ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
The Source of an Ability's Delivery is the means by which it is transmitted from the User to the Target. There are many possible Sources, but the most common ones are as follows.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Item ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Item Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Missile ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Missile Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Sight ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Sight Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Aura ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Aura Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Hand ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Hand Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Bite ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Bite Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>==== Self ====<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Self Delivery}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Interaction ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
In addition to a Source, every Ability is mediated by one of four {{L|Core|Interactions}}. This determines what types of dice rolls, if any, need to be done for an Ability to affect its Target. See the {{L|Core|Interactions}} page for complete detail.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Other Delivery Modifiers ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Other Delivery Modifiers ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
Some Abilities are ''always'' {{L|Keyword|AV0}} or {{L|Keyword|UB}}. When this is the case, it's mentioned within the Delivery.
Some Abilities are ''always'' {{AV0}} or {{UB}}. When this is the case, it's mentioned within the Delivery.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Delivery Packages ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Delivery Packages ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Delivery Packages}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Delivery Packages}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Execution or Casting Time ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Execution or Casting Time ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
Each Ability has a specified amount of "time" it takes to use. For {{L|Category|Spells}} this is called the "Casting" time. For {{L|Category|Skills}} and other {{L|Category|Abilities}} this is the "Execution" time. This is always paired with the type of {{L|Core|Maneuvers|Maneuver}} (written in parentheses) the Ability operates under.
Each {{L|Category|Abilities|ability}} has a specified amount of "time" it takes to use. For {{L|Category|Spells}} this is called the "casting" time. For other {{L|Category|Abilities}} this is the "execution" time. This is always paired with the type of {{L|Core|Maneuvers|Maneuver}} the {{L|Category|Abilities|ability}} operates under.


Make sure to read the {{L|Core|Maneuvers}} page for complete information.
Make sure to read the {{L|Core|Maneuvers}} page for complete information.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Duration ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Duration ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Duration}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Duration}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Power Sources ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Power Sources ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Power Sources}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Power Sources}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Standard Abilities ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Standard Abilities}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Effect Types ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Effect Types ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
Some Abilities are considered "effects" of various types. Effect types don't generally influence the way Abilities mechanically operate. However, many Abilities interact with different effect types in various ways.
Some {{L|Category|Abilities}} are considered "effects" of various types. '''{{L|Category|Effects|Effect types|u=1}}''' don't ''generally'' influence the way {{L|Category|Abilities}} mechanically operate. However, many {{L|Category|Abilities}} interact with different {{L|Category|Effects|effect types}} in various ways.
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Heightening ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Heightening ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Heightening}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Heightening}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Components ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Costs ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{Core:Components}}
{{EEmbed|Core:Costs}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>=== Components ===<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{EEmbed|Core:Components}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Expansions ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{EEmbed|Core:Expansions}}
<includeonly>=</includeonly>== Standard Abilities ==<includeonly>=</includeonly>
{{EEmbed|Core:Standard Abilities}}
<noinclude>[[Category:Basic rules]][[Category:Ability rules]]</noinclude>
<noinclude>[[Category:Basic rules]][[Category:Ability rules]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 09:51, 28 September 2026

In Teriock Tabletop, everything a creature can do is determined by its abilities. These may be granted by the creature's species type, their classes, magic items they use, or other stats of theirs. By default, every creature is able to use any basic abilities so long as they meet whatever conditions are specified for the given basic ability.

Regardless of where it comes from, each ability has the same underlying structure.

Executor

The executor (or user) of an ability is the creature that executes it.

Target

An ability's target type determines what kinds of things can be affected by the ability. Some of the most common ones are listed here.

Creature

Abilities that target creatures affect some sort of being. A "creature" doesn't necessarily have to be an animal, it may be an animated statue or a sentient plant. Check with your GM if in doubt of whether something is a creature or not.
Limb
Rather than hitting an entire creature, some abilities will say that they only hit arms, legs, or limbs. If these abilities are attacks, then they are slightly harder to land a hit with than ones that can hit a creature anywhere. They require hitting that creature's AC + 2.
Vitals
Vitals targeted abilities need to hit a creature's head or other vital organs rather than landing anywhere. If these abilities are attacks, then they require hitting a creature's AC + 3.

Item

Attacks that target items need different hit rolls depending on the type of item. If an ability that targets an item is successfully blocked, it automatically hits the item that blocked it.

Area

Abilities that target an area do not have a precisely defined size. Rather, they affect a small, cohesive space such as a campsite, a room in a dungeon, or a small shack. These abilities may or may not have a range specified.

Self

Self targeted abilities affect the creature that executes them. They typically do not have a range specified.

Ability

Instead of targeting some person, place, or other physical thing, some abilities target other abilities. These include cases that target attack target abilities, conjured spells, or other types of abilities.

Other

Some ability targets don't fit nearly into one of the predefined categories. In these cases, the ability's target will just say "other".

Range

Each ability has some range over which it can be used. If it is a missile, sight, or area of effect ability, then the range is specified by the ability itself. For item delivery abilities, the range is determined by the item that is being used. If the item is melee, then it's the item's range plus your reach. This includes hand and bite delivery abilities. If it's ranged, then it's just the range of the item.

Delivery

Every ability has one and only one delivery. This always has at least two parts, a source and interaction.

Source

The source of an ability's delivery is the means by which it is transmitted from the executor to the target. There are many possible sources, but the most common ones are as follows.

Item
Item delivery abilities are transmitted from the executor to the target via one of the executor's items. Some item delivery abilities may only specify "item" as the source. Others may give a more specific description such as "weapon", "shield", or "armor". These are all considered to be delivered with items and are just a shorthand for the type of item that can be used. The range of item delivery abilities is that of the item that delivers it.
Missile
Abilities with the missile source are those that would have spell stones in live action FanWar. These are most often attacks, but do not have any physical weapon or other item that mediates them. Instead, these abilities may correspond to a ball of fire, a bolt of lightning, a gust of wind, or some other phenomenon. Missile attacks have disadvantage on targets that have their executor within melee range. Missile sourced abilities also requite that the creature executing them have an open hand.

Note: A creature with Staff Touch wielding a magelore item in their hand, counts as having that hand open.

Sight
Abilities sourced by sight do not require the user to literally see the target with their eyeballs. While that's still necessary in most cases, some creatures may have some sort of "blindsight" that allows them to "see" other creatures even when there's no light in the environment. Nevertheless, these abilities always require that the user have some sort of direct "visibility" of the target akin to seeing them directly. Regardless of how exactly the user sees the target, sight abilities can be used over some range that may not actually be as far as the user can see. For instance, Duel operates by sight, but has a range of 30 feet even though the user may see the target from much further away.
Aura
Abilities with the aura delivery source are ones that could affect every target within some specified radius, centered on the executor. Any targeted creatures that are at least partially within the area are affected. Any targeted items bared by creatures at least partially within the area are affected as well. Unless specifically noted by the ability, the executor is not affected.
Cone
Abilities with the cone delivery source are ones that could affect every target within some specified radius, originating from the executor. Rather than extending uniformly from the executor like an aura, these spread in a 60 degree arc centered along a direction of executor's choice. Any targeted creatures that are at least partially within the area are affected. Any targeted items bared by creatures at least partially within the area are affected as well. Unless specifically noted by the ability, the executor is not affected.
Hand
Like with sight and eyeballs, hand delivery sourced abilities don't require the user to physically have a dexterous humanoid hand with recognizable fingers. Some creatures with claws, tentacles, or other appendages can use hand abilities without problem. However, something of this nature is always required. Such body parts have the handy property. If a creature that typically has literal hands has their arms Hacked or has their hands cut off, then they are unable to use hand delivered abilities. It may be possible for them to find other ways to use these abilities in the future, but that's up to GM discretion. The range of hand delivery sourced abilities is the reach of the executor's arm (or other appendage). This depends in part on the creature's size, but is usually 5 feet.
Bite
Abilities with the bite delivery source are similar to hand abilities, but they are transmitted with something that at least resembles a mouth rather than a hand. These are typically biting. The range of bite delivered abilities is the reach of the executor's neck (or other similar body part). This depends in part on the creature's size, but is usually 5 feet.
Self
Self sourced abilities are the simplest ones. They have no special means of transmission, but simply come from the executor. This is sometimes used as a catch-all for abilities that don't fit with any other source.

Interaction

In addition to a source, every ability is mediated by one of four interactions. This determines what types of dice rolls, if any, need to be done for an ability to affect its target. See the interactions page for complete detail.

Other Delivery Modifiers

Some abilities are always AV0 or UB. When this is the case, it's mentioned within the delivery.

Delivery Packages

Abilities may be listed as strikes, rituals, touches, balls, or rays. These represent certain common deliveries composed out of the source and interaction primitives as well as other modifiers. What exactly these mean is listed in parentheses in the "delivery" section of relevant abilities.

Other Delivery Modifiers

Some Abilities are always AV0 or UB. When this is the case, it's mentioned within the Delivery.

Delivery Packages

Abilities may be listed as strikes, rituals, touches, balls, or rays. These represent certain common deliveries composed out of the source and interaction primitives as well as other modifiers. What exactly these mean is listed in parentheses in the "delivery" section of relevant abilities.

Execution or Casting Time

Each ability has a specified amount of "time" it takes to use. For spells this is called the "casting" time. For other abilities this is the "execution" time. This is always paired with the type of maneuver the ability operates under.

Make sure to read the maneuvers page for complete information.

Duration

The duration of an ability is the maximum amount of time that ability's effect applies for. Many abilities have an "end condition" that can apply before the full duration is reached. Other abilities have an "instant" duration which means the effect is simply applied at once. The duration of passive abilities describes the conditions under which they're in effect.

Power Sources

All abilities and many other effects are powered through some means. For many abilities, the power source is simply "martial", which means they stem from the physical capabilities of the user. Other abilities could be "magical", "spiritual", or powered through other means. For an ability to work, all power sources must be accessible.

Effect Types

Some abilities are considered "effects" of various types. Effect types don't generally influence the way abilities mechanically operate. However, many abilities interact with different effect types in various ways.

Heightening

Some abilities allow you to heighten them. In these cases, you can choose to spend additional MP as you execute the ability and the effect will be altered in some way described in its "Heightened" text. Abilities that don't have this text cannot be heightened. You can only heighten abilities you are proficient or fluent in and, even then, can only heighten up to the corresponding bonus. If an attack ability is heightened, it gets +1 to hit per level of heightening. If a feat ability is heightened, it gets +1 to the DC per level of heightening.

Costs

Some abilities have costs that must be spent in order to use them. These could be HP, MP, or something else. If the cost is not paid, then the ability does not execute.

Components

Many abilities require one or more components in order to be executed.

Verbal Components

If an ability has a verbal component, the creature executing it must be able to speak to do so. The must not be deaf.

Somatic Components

If an ability has a somatic component, the creature executing it must have at least one free hand to do so. If the creature has an arm hack then it must have both hands free. If the creature has two arm hacks then it cannot execute the ability.

Material Components

If an ability has a material component, the creature executing it must have the material component on hand to do so. The specific material component is listed in the ability's description. Material components are consumed by the ability unless otherwise noted.

Expansions

An ability that expands is one that has special rules that may give it additional targets. These are specific to the type of expansion (such as cascades and detonations). If an ability has an expansion cap than that is the maximum number of times that the expansion executes.

Cascade Expansion

An ability that cascades is one that executes again if it hits the target and does not fizzle. This can happen a maximum number of times equal to the value specified in the expansion range and occur sequentially, each new target being within the expansion range of the previous. You choose the additional targets. These extra executions do not count as new attacks for the purposes of attack penalties, although they must still be rolled.

Detonate Expansion

An ability that detonates is one that executes again as an aura if it hits its initial target and does not fizzle.

Note: The detonating ability now has the aura delivery instead of whatever it had before.

Standard Abilities

Noted under the "delivery sources" section of an ability, is whether it is considered standard. This is largely a legacy term inherited from live action FanWar and has no mechanical effect in Teriock Tabletop. In live action FanWar, these abilities are typically those given by classes or those that are particularly common, well known, or easy to interact with. Standard spells are referred to as conjured and standard skills as semblant. In Teriock Tabletop, the only one of these terms that continues to have a mechanical effect is conjured.

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