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	Intuition: Intuition is a general social awareness of what makes people “tick;” what motivates them, frightens them, what they like and what they don’t. It is useful for sensing lies, detecting personality quirks, and grasping the nature of a social situation. It is rolled with Intellect, and is used for initiative in social conflicts.		Intuition: Intuition is a general social awareness of what makes people “tick;” what motivates them, frightens them, what they like and what they don’t. It is useful for sensing lies, detecting personality quirks, and grasping the nature of a social situation. It is rolled with Intellect, and is used for initiative in social conflicts.

	Aether Channel: Ether Channel determines how skilled a character is at directing aether (aether is energy within, ether the energy without) flows through their body. It is an important skill for all forms of magical power, although it is particularly valuable for willwork and sorcery. It is rolled with ~~Core Aether~~, and is rolled for initiative when using willwork or sorcery.		Aether Channel: Ether Channel determines how skilled a character is at directing aether (aether is energy within, ether the energy without) flows through their body. It is an important skill for all forms of magical power, although it is particularly valuable for willwork and sorcery. It is rolled with Spirit, and is rolled for initiative when using willwork or sorcery.

	==Combat Skills==		==Combat Skills==
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	Conversation: Conversation is used for long round social conflict, and can be used to convey ideas to other characters, or to manipulate them. Although most uses of Conversation are verbal, the skill does include non-verbal elements. Conversation is rolled with Intellect.		Conversation: Conversation is used for long round social conflict, and can be used to convey ideas to other characters, or to manipulate them. Although most uses of Conversation are verbal, the skill does include non-verbal elements. Conversation is rolled with Intellect.

	Interrogation: Interrogation can be used for long round social conflict when the target is under your physical control. It can be just a very stern discussion, or it can escalate to outright torture. Interrogation can be rolled with Intellect, Physique, or in some cases, ~~Core Aether~~.		Interrogation: Interrogation can be used for long round social conflict when the target is under your physical control. It can be just a very stern discussion, or it can escalate to outright torture. Interrogation can be rolled with Intellect, Physique, or in some cases, Spirit.

	One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.		One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.
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	Read Auras: Read Auras allows a character to interpret the flow of Ether through the world, and is useful for detecting Etherically active individuals, and seeing etheric workings. It is rolled with Senses. The skill does not, on its own, allow a character to actually see Ether, which is an ability that must be taken as a trait or activated with a spell.		Read Auras: Read Auras allows a character to interpret the flow of Ether through the world, and is useful for detecting Etherically active individuals, and seeing etheric workings. It is rolled with Senses. The skill does not, on its own, allow a character to actually see Ether, which is an ability that must be taken as a trait or activated with a spell.

	Sorcery: Sorcery is a skill required to use sorcerous magic. It determines how skilled a character is at sorcerous workings. It also involves the knowledge of how to communicate with etheric beings from across the Veil. It is rolled with ~~Core Aether~~ and is required for characters taking the Sorcerer Trait.		Sorcery: Sorcery is a skill required to use sorcerous magic. It determines how skilled a character is at sorcerous workings. It also involves the knowledge of how to communicate with etheric beings from across the Veil. It is rolled with Spirit and is required for characters taking the Sorcerer Trait.

	Willwork: Willwork is a skill required to use Wild Magic. Although Willwork is not a pre-requisite for either Thaumatech or Sorcery, it does allow several useful supporting abilities, and sorcerers in particular commonly use it for supporting rolls. It is rolled with ~~Core Aether~~ and is required for characters taking the Magi Trait.		Willwork: Willwork is a skill required to use Wild Magic. Although Willwork is not a pre-requisite for either Thaumatech or Sorcery, it does allow several useful supporting abilities, and sorcerers in particular commonly use it for supporting rolls. It is rolled with Spirit and is required for characters taking the Magi Trait.

	==Exotic Skills==		==Exotic Skills==

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	Unarmed: Unarmed is for hand-to-hand combat. It can be complementary to the use of Melee Weapons. It is a general proficiency, however specific martial arts forms can be further purchased as Traits. It is rolled with Physique.		Unarmed: Unarmed is for hand-to-hand combat. It can be complementary to the use of Melee Weapons. It is a general proficiency, however specific martial arts forms can be further purchased as Traits. It is rolled with Physique.

	Medicine: Medicine covers the provision of medical aid to living creatures. It can be used with first aid, or with the use of Theory, and/or advanced etheric practices can also be used for more complex operations. It is rolled with Intellect.

	Leadership: Leadership is a short round social conflict action used in combat to direct and inspire those on your own side. It is rolled with Intellect or Physique.		Leadership: Leadership is a short round social conflict action used in combat to direct and inspire those on your own side. It is rolled with Intellect or Physique.

	==World Skills==		==World Skills==

	Ride: Ride is used for all riding animals, and involves actually getting them to do what you want, as well as properly caring for them. It applies to riding land, water, and air based animals, although certain exotic creatures require an additional trait to ride effectively. Ride is rolled with Physique.

	Navigation: Navigation is the ability to find your way from one place to another, even without specialized equipment. Although modern equipment will often do basic navigation for the user, Navigation allows for the character to anticipate hazards, or plot better routes. It is rolled with Intellect.		Navigation: Navigation is the ability to find your way from one place to another, even without specialized equipment. Although modern equipment will often do basic navigation for the user, Navigation allows for the character to anticipate hazards, or plot better routes. It is rolled with Intellect.
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	Construction: Construction is used for creating buildings and other structures. A rating in this skill means a character understands both how to design and how to build. Aside from mundane construction, it is useful when performing transmutation effects. It is rolled with Intellect.		Construction: Construction is used for creating buildings and other structures. A rating in this skill means a character understands both how to design and how to build. Aside from mundane construction, it is useful when performing transmutation effects. It is rolled with Intellect.

	~~Ecosphere~~: ~~Ecosphere~~ is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.		Ecology: Ecology is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.

	Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.		Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.
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	Pilot: Pilot is used for the direct operation of flying vehicles. It is rolled with Senses. Most flying vehicles require specific traits to operate or operate without penalty, such as Stratodynes, Aerodynes, or Kerajan. Some advanced flying link the user directly with the machine and bypass the need for this skill.		Pilot: Pilot is used for the direct operation of flying vehicles. It is rolled with Senses. Most flying vehicles require specific traits to operate or operate without penalty, such as Stratodynes, Aerodynes, or Kerajan. Some advanced flying link the user directly with the machine and bypass the need for this skill.

			Ride: Ride is used for all riding animals, and involves actually getting them to do what you want, as well as properly caring for them. It applies to riding land, water, and air based animals, although certain exotic creatures require an additional trait to ride effectively. Ride is rolled with Physique.

	==Covert Skills==		==Covert Skills==
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	Ethertech: Ethertech is used for building and maintaining ether based technology. This includes not just Jibrilite Thaumatech, but also Zenith Machina. This skill does not give the character access to actual Thaumatech Praxis. More advanced uses of this skill can be accessed with Theory.		Ethertech: Ethertech is used for building and maintaining ether based technology. This includes not just Jibrilite Thaumatech, but also Zenith Machina. This skill does not give the character access to actual Thaumatech Praxis. More advanced uses of this skill can be accessed with Theory.

			Medicine: Medicine covers the provision of medical aid to living creatures. It can be used with first aid, or with the use of Theory, and/or advanced etheric practices can also be used for more complex operations. It is rolled with Intellect.

	==Etheric Skills==		==Etheric Skills==

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	==Technical Skills==		==Technical Skills==

	Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline. For each level of Theory a character can select one ~~Technical or Etheric~~ skill. The character now knows the theoretical underpinnings of this discipline, which can provide situational bonuses. Note that Ethertech Theory and Thaumatech Theory are somewhat interchangeable, however the former focuses more on the theory behind the building of Thaumatech devices, while the latter deals more with the theory of the spells themselves.		Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline. For each level of Theory a character can select one skill. The character now knows the theoretical underpinnings of this discipline, which can provide situational bonuses. Note that Ethertech Theory and Thaumatech Theory are somewhat interchangeable, however the former focuses more on the theory behind the building of Thaumatech devices, while the latter deals more with the theory of the spells themselves.

	Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.		Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.

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	Ecosphere: Ecosphere is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.		Ecosphere: Ecosphere is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.


	Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.		Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.

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	Ecosphere: Ecosphere is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.		Ecosphere: Ecosphere is the understanding of the ecosystem, including plants and animals. It is commonly used for farming, but is also heavily used in magic, as well as by snake eating survivalists. It is rolled with Intellect.


			Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.

	==Vehicle Skills==		==Vehicle Skills==

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	One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.		One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.

	Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.

	==Technical Skills==		==Technical Skills==

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	Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline. For each level of Theory a character can select one Technical or Etheric skill. The character now knows the theoretical underpinnings of this discipline, which can provide situational bonuses.		Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline. For each level of Theory a character can select one Technical or Etheric skill. The character now knows the theoretical underpinnings of this discipline, which can provide situational bonuses. Note that Ethertech Theory and Thaumatech Theory are somewhat interchangeable, however the former focuses more on the theory behind the building of Thaumatech devices, while the latter deals more with the theory of the spells themselves.

	Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.		Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.

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	Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline~~, usually~~ a ~~technical~~ or ~~etheric one~~. ~~It is never rolled on its own~~, ~~but is instead coupled with another skill as a supporting roll~~.		Theory: Theory is an advanced understanding of the inner workings of a discipline. For each level of Theory a character can select one Technical or Etheric skill. The character now knows the theoretical underpinnings of this discipline, which can provide situational bonuses.

	Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.		Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.

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	Interrogation: Interrogation can be used for long round social conflict when the target is under your physical control. It can be just a very stern discussion, or it can escalate to outright torture. Interrogation can be rolled with Intellect, Physique, or in some cases, Core Aether.		Interrogation: Interrogation can be used for long round social conflict when the target is under your physical control. It can be just a very stern discussion, or it can escalate to outright torture. Interrogation can be rolled with Intellect, Physique, or in some cases, Core Aether.

	One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.		One-Liners: One liners are a short round social conflict action used to throw off witty quips and vicious put downs. These can be used to distract or dishearten the enemy, or to gain bonusses to the actions of the character and their allies. One-Liners are rolled with Intellect.

			Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.

	==Technical Skills==		==Technical Skills==

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	Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.		Legalese: Legalese is the knowledge of rules and laws. It allows a character to understand the regulations which govern a group or organization. It also allows the character to speak in barely comprehensible legal terms or bureaucratic buzz words.

	Local Knowledge: Local Awareness is a characters general understanding of commonly available facts about the region they are in. It does not provide any insight into secret information, but it does mean the character will be aware of the regional history, current events, and in some cases, juicy gossip.

	Critical Thinking: The character is a practiced critical thinker, able to logically structure a problem and attack it from multiple angles. This skill is rolled for general intellectual problems, such as trying to crack a simple cipher, solve a riddle, or create a logic problem.		Critical Thinking: The character is a practiced critical thinker, able to logically structure a problem and attack it from multiple angles. This skill is rolled for general intellectual problems, such as trying to crack a simple cipher, solve a riddle, or create a logic problem.