NPCs & Companions

• The inclusion of NPCs is common in various events and combat scenarios.
• These NPCs can fulfill different roles, serving as supporting characters, group companions, story-driven NPCs, or even player-controlled Special NPCs (S-NPCs).
• Companions (Tier A NPCs) differ from normal NPCs in that they are independent characters who are exclusively controlled by the Lore Master.
• They are similar to those found in games like Mass Effect or Dragon Age, and can be recruited to the player's party through the completion of quests or other milestones.
• Companions possess unique skills, abilities, and expertise which allows for them to offer character-specific assistance with information and even faction connections.
• Much like player characters, companions can significantly impact the trajectory of events.
• It is worth keeping in mind that companions are not invincible and are capable of dying if not protected.
• The death of certain Story NPCs and companions can directly shape what endings are available come the end of the lore.
• While participating in an event, characters can bring up to 3 companions along with their party.
• Between events, characters can seek out and speak to their companions.

S-NPCs in Combat

• S-NPCs follow the same rules and mechanics as normal player characters during combat scenarios.
• Treat S-NPCs as you would your own character.

Initiative

• Roll for initiative for your S-NPC at the start of combat to determine their placement in the turn order.

Weapon Usage

• Utilize the weapons assigned to your S-NPC during combat.
• Keep track of their available ammunition and reload when necessary.

Equipment Management

• Equip your S-NPC with weapons, ammunition, and armor as needed.
• Place these items in the S-NPC sprite's inventory to ensure they are accessible during combat.

Animal Followers

• Each character is permitted to bring one animal follower with them into combat scenarios.
• All animal followers are selected from our Codex which contains their respective stats (HP, AP, AV) and other abilities.
• As the owner, characters have the option to Let Them Loose during combat.
• When an animal follower is released, an admin will assume control of it as an additional NPC, directing it to hunt down members of the opposing party.
• Animal followers do not understand the concept of projectile weapons and may be shot down.
• It is up to the character to utilize an animal follower effectively and choose the appropriate time to Let Them Loose in combat.
• Characters retain the ability to call their animal followers back at any time by using the Call Them Back action.
• If the animal follower is not in immediate danger, it will make its way back to the character and they will regain control of it.
• Animal followers that have been recalled cannot be utilized in combat until the character has Let Them Loose again.

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