General Changes

Although the campaign will be different from a 'normal' Amber campaign, the standard rules will apply, with
the changes noted below.
Characters will be made with 150 points, not 100.
Characters will always earn at least point per session, usually more. However, as with the standard rules,
players will never know just how much they are earning.

Attributes
 Ranks
There will be no auction. Instead, each player will simply spend the points blindly, without knowing
what the other characters have, just as it will be for the NPCs. The highest possible value of any single
attribute is 125, as below.
 Normal (lowest 15)
o Human Rank [-40 points to -15 points]
 Demonic (lower 10)
o Chaos Rank [-16 points to -1 point]
 Base (starting point)
o Amber Rank [0 points]
 Tier 1 (higher 55)
o 1 to 55 [1 point each]
 Tier 2 (next 35)
o 56 to 90 [2 points each]
 Tier 3 (next 20)
o 91 to 110 [3 points each]
 Tier 4 (next 10)
o 111 to 120 [4 points each]
 Tier 5 (highest 5)
o 121 to 125 [5 points each]
Powers
Players may start with up to Advanced levels in any power(s) they choose. Exalted levels are provided for
reference. All powers must be bought in order of advancement. The more points one spends in a power, the
better and faster one is with that power.
 Pattern [150 points]
"Pattern" is the embodiment of Order; opposite Logrus (Chaos).
 Broken Pattern [25 points]
o Walk the Pattern [5 points]
o Shadow Walk [+5 points]
o Lead Others Through Shadow [+5 points]
o Hell Ride [+5 points]
o Affect Probability [+5 points]
 Pattern Imprint [50 points]
o The Royal Way [+5 points]
o Shadows of Desire [+5 points]
o Strengthen Shadow [+5 points]
o Blood Curse [+5 points]
o Pattern Defense [+5 points]
 Advanced Pattern Imprint [75 points]
o Pattern Lens [+5 points]
o Power Recognition & Disguise [+5 points]
o Manipulate Shadows [+5 points]
o Mindwalk Teleport [+5 points]
o Create Shadow Pockets [+5 points]
 Exalted Pattern Imprint [100 points]
Requires at least Initiate of Artifact level (15 points)
o Spell Storage [+5 points]
o Alternate Imagery [+5 points]
o Restore Order [+5 points]
o Corrupt Pattern [+5 points]
o Embodiment of the Pattern [+5 points]
 Supreme Pattern Imprint [125 points]
Requires at least Master of Artifact level (25 points)
 Perfect Pattern Imprint [150 points]
Requires at least Lord of Artifact level (35 points)
 Logrus [150 points]
"Logrus" is the embodiment of Chaos; opposite Pattern (Order).
Requires at least Static Shapeshift (25 points)
 Fixed Logrus [25 points]
o Shift with the Logrus [5 points]
o Tendril Manipulation [+5 points]
o Spell Storage [+5 points]
o Shadow Examination [+5 points]
o Pull Through Shadow [+5 points]
 Logrus Mastery [50 points]
o Create Logrus Pathway [+5 points]
o Tendril Combat [+5 points]
o Logrus Defense [+5 points]
o Logrus Lens [+5 points]
o Power Recognition & Disguise [+5 points]
 Advanced Logrus Mastery [75 points]
o Shape Logrus Servant [+5 points]
o Control Creatures of Shadow [+5 points]
o Manipulate Shadows [+5 points]
o Destabilize Shadow Destiny [+5 points]
o Summon Primal Chaos [+5 points]
 Exalted Logrus Mastery [100 points]
Requires at least Initiate of Artifact level (15 points)
o Danger Sense [+5 points]
o Create Logrus Prison [+5 points]
o Butterfly Effect [+5 points]
o Corrupt Logrus [+5 points]
o Logrus Unbound [+5 points]
 Supreme Logrus Mastery [125 points]
Requires at least Master of Artifact level (25 points)
 Perfect Logrus Mastery [150 points]
Requires at least Lord of Artifact level (35 points)
 Trump [150 points]
"Trump" is the embodiment of Creation; opposite Abyss (Entropy).
 Unfinished Trump [25 points]
o Meld with the Trump [5 points]
o Create Trump [+5 points]
o Create Trump Sketch [+5 points]
o Create Trump Artifacts [+5 points]
o Trump Identification [+5 points]
 Trump Artistry [50 points]
o Trump Sense [+5 points]
o Trump Defense [+5 points]
o Disguise Trump [+5 points]
o Create Trump Gate [+5 points]
o Create Trump from Memory [+5 points]
 Advanced Trump Artistry [75 points]
o Trump Jamming [+5 points]
o Trump Spying [+5 points]
o Create Trump Trap [+5 points]
o Copy Other Trump [+5 points]
o Hold Multiple Contacts [+5 points]
 Exalted Trump [100 points]
Requires at least Initiate of Artifact level (15 points)
o Biological Trump [+5 points]
o Edit Trump [+5 points]
o Overwhelm Trump [+5 points]
o Corrupt Trump [+5 points]
o Living Trump [+5 points]
 Supreme Trump Artistry [125 points]
Requires at least Master of Artifact level (25 points)
 Perfect Trump Artistry [150 points]
Requires at least Lord of Artifact level (35 points)
 Shapeshift [150 points]
"Shapeshift" centers inward, and is opposite to itself.
 Static Shapeshift [25 points]
o Shape Natural Forms [5 points]
 Avatar Form [3 points]
 Chaos Form [+2 points]
o Shapeshift to Animal Forms [+5 points]
o Shape Facial Features [+5 points]
o Shapeshift to Elemental Forms [+5 points]
o Automatic Shapeshift [+5 points]
 Basic Shapeshift [50 points]
o Shapeshift Wounds [+5 points]
o Shape Body Parts [+5 points]
o Shapeshift to Creatures of Power [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Features [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Animal Abilities [+5 points]
 Advanced Shapeshift [75 points]
o Shapeshift Internal Structures [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Blood [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Persona [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Aura [+5 points]
o Shapeshift Others [+5 points]
 Exalted Shapeshift [100 points]
o Absorb/Dispel Mass [+5 points]
o Shapeshift to Abyss Forms [+5 points]
o Shapeshift to Inorganic Forms [+5 points]
o Shapeshift to Incorporeal Forms [+5 points]
o Master Shape [+5 points]
 Supreme Shapeshift [125 points]
 Perfect Shapeshift [150 points]
 Magic [150 points]
"Magic" is the opposite of Science.
Power Words, Sorcery, and Conjuration can be taken separately, but all must be taken before Exalted
Magic is available.
 Power Words [25 points]
o Power Words [10 points]
Pick any 5 Power Words
o Complete Power Words [+15 points]
Access to all other Power Words for 1 point each
 Sorcery [30 points]
o Sorcery [15 points]
 Cast Spells [5 points]
 Hang Spells [+5 points]
 Use Lynchpins [+5 points]
o Advanced Sorcery [30 points]
 Store Spells [+5 points]
 Spell Triggers [+5 points]
 Infuse Spells with Powers [+5 points]
 Conjuration [40 points]
o Conjuration [20 points]
 Basic Conjuration [5 points]
 Conjure Shadow Shape [+5 points]
 Empowerment [+5 points]
 Complex Conjuration [+5 points]
o Advanced Conjuration [40 points]
 High Compelling [+5 points]
 Remote Viewing [+5 points]
 Replication [+5 points]
 Remote Conjuration [+5 points]
 Exalted Magic [100 points]
o Manipulate Shadows [+5 points]
 Supreme Magic [125 points]
 Perfect Magic [150 points]
 Abyss [150 points]
"Abyss" is the embodiment of Entropy; opposite Trump (Creation).
Requires at least Static Shapeshift (25 points)
 Fading Abyss [25 points]
o Attune to the Abyss [5 points]
o Create Abyss Tunnel [+5 points]
o Protect Things from the Abyss [+5 points]
o Control Abyss Creatures [+5 points]
o Summon Abyss Creatures [+5 points]
 Abyss Initiate [50 points]
o Attune Things to the Abyss [+5 points]
o Create Abyss Conduit [+5 points]
o Abyss Lens [+5 points]
o Ice Form [+5 points]
o Fire Form [+5 points]
 Advanced Abyss Initiate [75 points]
o Power Recognition & Disguise [+5 points]
o Alter Others within Abyss [+5 points]
o Manipulate Shadows [+5 points]
o Entropic Shield [+5 points]
o Time Manipulation [+5 points]
 Exalted Abyss Initiate [100 points]
Requires at least Initiate of Artifact level (15 points)
o Drain Power [+5 points]
o Create Black Hole [+5 points]
o Anti-Matter Form [+5 points]
o Corrupt Abyss [+5 points]
o Abyss Incarnate [+5 points]
 Supreme Abyss Initiate [125 points]
Requires at least Master of Artifact level (25 points)
 Perfect Abyss Initiate [150 points]
Requires at least Lord of Artifact level (35 points)
 Science [150 points]
"Science" is the opposite of Magic.
Science allows a character to make different principles function for them in Shadows where they would
not normally operate. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics can be taken separately, but all must be taken
before Exalted Science is available.
 Biology [20 points]
o Medicine [5 points]
o Genetics [+5 points]
o Molecular Biology [+5 points]
o Neuroscience [+5 points]
 Chemistry [25 points]
o Basic Chemical Reactions [5 points]
o Thermodynamics [+5 points]
o Organic Chemistry [+5 points]
o Biochemistry [+5 points]
o Quantum Mechanics [+5 points]
 Physics [25 points]
o Mechanics [5 points]
o Electromagnetics [+5 points]
o Relativity [+5 points]
o Particle Physics [+5 points]
o Quantum Physics [+5 points]
 Exalted Science [100 points]
o Steam Tech [+5 points]
o Computer Tech [+5 points]
o Cyber Tech [+5 points]
o Organic Tech [+5 points]
o Laser Tech [+5 points]
o Phaser Tech [+5 points]
 Supreme Science [125 points]
 Perfect Science [150 points]
 Prime [225 points]
"Prime" is the ultimate power behind all powers, and it is the culmination of all powers combined.
 Beginner Prime [35 points]
o Flow with Primal Energy [5 points]
o Create Conduit [+10 points]
o Fold Space [+5 points]
o Affect Probability [+10 points]
o Restore Essence [+5 points]
 Prime Understanding [75 points]
o Empowerment [+10 points]
o Prime Defense [+5 points]
o Prime Lens [+10 points]
o Power Recognition & Disguise [+5 points]
o Danger Sense [+10 points]
 Advanced Prime Understanding [110 points]
o Mind Control [+5 points]
o Telekinesis [+10 points]
o Manipulate Shadows [+5 points]
o Energy Projection [+10 points]
o Time Manipulation [+5 points]
 Exalted Prime Understanding [150 points]
Requires at least Initiate of Artifact level (25 points)
o Mimic Powers [+10 points]
o Dominate Powers [+5 points]
o Power Immunity [+10 points]
o Corrupt Prime [+5 points]
o Prime Existence [+10 points]
 Supreme Prime Understanding [185 points]
Requires at least Master of Artifact level (40 points)
 Perfect Prime Understanding [225 points]
Requires at least Lord of Artifact level (55 points)
Extras
 Allies & Enemies
There are four centers of power in which one may have allies and/or enemies, focused on Pattern
(Amber), Logrus (Courts of Chaos), Trump, and Abyss. The basic rules center the game on the Amber
Court. Since that is not the case here, all costs have been normalized. Players may have any
combination of allies and enemies, even from the same court. All points spent here WILL come into
play, even if you do not realize it or ever visit the specified court, so be careful of how many enemies
you choose. Although players will not start the game knowing any of their allies or enemies, they are
ONLY available at character creation.
o Devotee [5 points]
o Friend [4 points]
o Fan [5 points]
o Ally [2 points]
o Supporter [1 point]
o Detractor [-1 point]
o Rival [-2 points]
o Adversary [-5 points]
o Enemy [-4 points]
o Hunter [-5 points]
 Stuff
Stuff is like karma. It's an excellent resource and always a tie breaker. However, it's not a substitute for
real power or ranking. It can be good to go in either direction, but don't go overboard.
o Good Stuff [1 point and more]
o Neutral Stuff [0 points]
o Bad Stuff [-1 point and less]
 Items
 Created Items
Players may create items as described in the basic rules. Additionally, all new powers (like science)
may be included in the item's creation. Thus, you may have items relating to science, rather than
magic, which draw upon other powers.
 Artifacts of Power [50 points]
The basic rules mention artifacts of power, such as the Jewel of Judgment. Although PCs may not
start with knowledge of these artifacts, it may (or may not) be possible to find them.
o Link to Artifact [5 points]
o Attunement to Artifact [+5 points]
o Initiate of Artifact [+5 points]
o Master of Artifact [+10 points]
o Lord of Artifact [+10 points]
o Ruler of Artifact [+15 points]
 Prime Artifact [75 points]
o Link to Artifact [5 points]
o Attunement to Artifact [+10 points]
o Initiate of Artifact [+10 points]
o Master of Artifact [+15 points]
o Lord of Artifact [+15 points]
o Ruler of Artifact [+20 points]
 Personal Shadows
You can buy them to start according to the basic rules, but it may be a bit before you get to find them
and use them. You can also wait to find one later, and buy it then. You can always go find one for free,
but I get to mess with anything free.
 Skills
Unlike the regular system, you have to start out buying your skills. If you don't buy it, then you don't
have it. Some skills may require that you previously have knowledge of other skills. For example, you
will need to know another language before you can be an interpreter. However, you'll only actually
NEED to spend 2 points, so you can be good enough at something to earn money. Still, I recommend
taking a bunch of skills, just in case.
 Tier 1
o Knowledgeable [1 point]
You have some knowledge concerning the skill, but not enough to earn a living. However, this is the
minimum level needed to support other skills, if necessary.
 Tier 2
o Journeyman [+1 point]
You can earn a living with the skill.
 Tier 3
o Expert [+1 point]
You are considered an expert in your field.
 Contributions [-25 points maximum]
Players may make contributions to offset the costs of building your character. You may only make up to
25 points worth of contributions, with the obvious exception of the Campaign Log.
o Character Background [-5 points]
You can write a one-time background for your character provided extreme insight into who they
are and why they are that way. The final version is due by the 2nd session, after which the points
are deducted from your total Stuff until complete. Additional details can always be added.
o Character Diary [-10 points]
You do a write-up of each session presented from the perspective of your character. Of course,
this write-up will only include in character knowledge. Missing a session results in points being
deducted from your total Stuff until complete.
o Character Flaws [up to -15 points]
Just as taking bad Stuff gets you additional points, you can give your character flaws which will
hamper their efforts. The value of each flaw will be dependant on how much they hamper the
character and must be negotiated with & approved by the GM.
o Character Stories [-10 points]
You write a story from the perspective of your character for each session, to be shared with
everyone (as OOC knowledge). Missing a session results in points being deducted from your
total Stuff until complete.
o Character Trump [-5 points]
You do a one-time drawing of your character as a Trump card. The final version is due by the 2nd
session, after which the points are deducted from your total Stuff until complete. Additional
details can always be added.
o Campaign Trump Cards [-10 points]
You do a drawing depicting a person or scene from each session, to be shared with everyone.
Missing a session results in points being deducted from your total Stuff until complete.
o Campaign Log [-1 point per session]
On a rotating basis, players may elect to do a simple but factual write-up of the entire current
session (due the following session). Missing the deadline results in that point being deducted
from your total Stuff until complete. Each session will be considered separately.