Scaling

Based On: Reflexes, Strength

Used By: Investigator, Saboteur, Spelljacker, Spy, Explorer

Description: Climbing human-made structures requires a set of skills similar to but not exactly like that needed for rock climbing. The scaling skill covers everything from pyramids to skyscrapers.

Action Difficulty
Scale surface with many hand- and footholds Moderate
Scale surface with few hand- and footholds Difficult
Scale surface with no hand- or footholds Very Difficult
Stop a fall Heroic
Skills
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Space AcrobaticsArtistBusinessCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingForgeryGamblingHideIntimidationInvestigationKnow-howLanguagesLiftingMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionRidingRunningScholarSearchSecuritySleight of HandSneakStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowing
Fantasy AcrobaticsArtistCommandConDodgeFightingFlyingGamblingHealingHideIntimidationInvestigationJumpingKnow-howLiftingLockpickingMarksmanshipMelee CombatMettle«Missile Weapon»PersuasionRepair/CraftRidingRunningScalingScholarSearchSleight of HandStaminaStreetwiseSurvivalSwimmingThrowingTrackingTraps