Acrobatics

Based On: Reflexes

Time Required: 5 seconds.

Description: Characters with this skill can tumble, leap, and roll to avoid falling damage, to entertain an audience, or to surprise an opponent in combat. The difficulty required to accomplish a given feat varies with each situation. Use the following table as a guideline.

Difficulty Action
Easy Roll to surprise an opponent (gives +1D to attack roll with melee weapon)
Moderate Leap across a gap less than twice the character’s height in length
Difficult Tumble to alleviate damage from a melee weapon (gives +2D to Endurance rolls vs. damage)
Skills
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Fantasy AcrobaticsArtistCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingGamblingHealingHideIntimidationInvestigationJumpingKnow-howLiftingLockpickingMarksmanshipMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionRepair/CraftRidingRunningScalingScholarSearchSleight of HandStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowingTrackingTraps