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Epic Legends Mode

Welcome to Epic Legends Mode in the Perilous Adventures Warbands Guide (PAWG)—an optional twist that turns your warband into larger-than-life heroes, ready to face titanic threats in a gritty, vibrant world! Whether you’re new to tabletop roleplaying or a seasoned player, this mode boosts your power to epic levels, letting you wield mighty blows, cast awe-inspiring spells, and shrug off wounds that would fell lesser folk. We still use the d100 system: roll two ten-sided dice (one for tens, one for units) and aim to get equal to or under your target—lower is better! With our example characters—Torren, Lira, Eryn, Kael, and Veyra—we’ll show you how this mode works with examples and math. No combat here—just the tools to become legends. Buckle up, and let’s forge some epics!

What Is Epic Legends Mode?

Epic Legends Mode is a high-power variant of PAWG, kicking your warband up a notch:

  • Bigger Stats: More attribute and skill points to start as legends-in-the-making.
  • Epic Resilience: Tougher Hit Points (HP) and faster healing to survive grand battles.
  • Legendary Magic: Larger Mana Pools and boosted spell effects for earth-shaking power.
  • Unique Edges: Special distinctions that mark you as epic heroes.

Newbie Tip: It’s PAWG on a grand scale—bigger numbers, bolder deeds, same fun!

Starting as an Epic Legend

In Epic Legends Mode, character creation gets a heroic upgrade:

  • Attributes: 450 points (up from 340), max 100 (up from 80) at start—go big!
  • Example: Kael: STR 50, DEX 70, CON 80, INT 80, WIS 100, CHA 70 (450 total).
  • Skills: 150 points (up from 90), max 125 at start—master your craft!
  • Example: Eryn: Spellcasting 125 (WIS 80 + 45), Knowledge: Arcana 125 (INT 95 + 30), Craft 100 (INT 95 + 5).
  • Hit Points (HP): (CON + STR) x 3 (up from x2)—tougher than ever.
  • Math: Torren: (CON 90 + STR 95 = 185) x 3 = 555 HP.
  • Mana Pool: (WIS + INT) x 1.5 (up from WIS + INT)—epic magic reserves.
  • Math: Eryn: (WIS 80 + INT 95 = 175) x 1.5 = 262 Mana (before distinctions).

Details: Epic Mode starts you strong—Torren’s 555 HP tanks anything, Eryn’s 262 Mana casts all day!

Epic Spellcasting

Spells hit harder and heal more in Epic Legends Mode:

  • Damage Spells: Double base damage (e.g., Fire Bolt: 20 to 40).
  • Healing Spells: Double base healing (e.g., Healing Touch: 40 to 80 HP).
  • Mana Costs: Unchanged—balance power with strategy.
  • Math Example: Kael casts Fire Bolt (10 Mana, Difficulty 40). Spellcasting 125, target 85, rolls 50—40 damage, Mana from 255 to 245 (WIS 100 + INT 70 = 170 x 1.5 = 255).
  • Healing Example: Eryn casts Healing Touch (15 Mana, Difficulty 50). Target 75, rolls 40—80 HP, Mana from 262 to 247.

Newbie Note: Same rolls, bigger bangs—cast like a legend!

Legendary Distinctions

Each character gets one free Legendary Distinction at creation (plus regular two), marking their epic status:

  • Titan’s Might (Torren): +30 to Melee Weapons with one weapon type, double STR bonus to damage.
  • Math: Torren (Melee Weapons 125 + 30 = 155) rolls 50 (Margin 105). Damage: (STR 95/5 = 19 x 2 = 38) + 15 (sword) + 105 = 158.
  • Shadow Sovereign (Lira): +30 Stealth in dim/dark, teleport 30 ft in shadows once/scene (no roll).
  • Arcane Titan (Eryn): +20 Mana, halve one spell’s Mana Cost (min 1)—e.g., Fire Bolt 5 Mana.
  • Soul Warden (Kael): +20 Spellcasting for healing/support, allies within 30 ft regain 10 HP/round once/scene.
  • Voice of Ages (Veyra): +30 Leadership, allies reroll one failed check/scene (no cost).

Details: Epic edges—Lira vanishes, Kael heals like a god!

Growth and Resilience

  • XP Costs: Same—1 XP to 50, 2 XP to 75, 3 XP to 100+—but no cap on skills/attributes.
  • Example: Veyra boosts Ranged Weapons from 125 to 126 (3 XP)—endless growth!
  • Healing: Short Rest heals CON (not CON/2); Long Rest heals (CON + STR) x 2.
  • Math: Torren: Short Rest heals 90 HP; Long Rest heals 185 x 2 = 370 HP.
  • Overcasting: Fatigue unchanged (1 per 5 Mana short), but epic Mana delays it—Eryn’s 262 = 26 Fire Bolts!

Pro Tip: You’re tough—push limits, soak hits, and keep going!

Example Characters in Epic Mode

  • Torren (Human Warrior):
  • STR 95, CON 90, HP 555, Melee Weapons 125 + 30 (Titan’s Might)—rolls 40 (Margin 115), 168 damage.
  • Epic Role: Titan cleaving hordes.
  • Lira (Duskborn Rogue):
  • DEX 100, Stealth 125 + 30 (Shadow Sovereign)—teleports, unseen in shadows.
  • Epic Role: Ghost striking from nowhere.
  • Eryn (Embermarked Scholar):
  • INT 95, WIS 80, Mana 262 + 20 (Arcane Titan), Spellcasting 125—Fire Bolt (target 85, 5 Mana), 40 damage.
  • Epic Role: Archmage of fire and craft.
  • Kael (Human Mystic):
  • WIS 100, INT 70, Mana 255, Spellcasting 125 + 20 (Soul Warden)—Healing Touch (target 95), 80 HP.
  • Epic Role: Lifeline of legends.
  • Veyra (Windrunner Leader):
  • CHA 95, DEX 90, Leadership 125 + 30 (Voice of Ages)—rallies with rerolls.
  • Epic Role: Commander of fates.

Math Examples

  • Torren’s Melee: Target 155, rolls 60 (Margin 95). Damage: 38 (STR x 2) + 15 + 95 = 148.
  • Eryn’s Overcast Healing Touch: 15 Mana, 10 left. Deficit 5 = 1 Fatigue. Target 75, rolls 50—80 HP, Mana to 257.
  • Kael’s Fire Bolt: Target 85, rolls 40—40 damage, Mana to 245.

For Experienced Players

  • Tactics: Skills 125+ = huge Margins—Torren’s 115 = 168 damage. Stack distinctions—Eryn’s halved Mana = 34 Fire Bolts!
  • Resilience: 555 HP takes 5-6 hits (80 damage)—Torren’s a wall. Healing (370 HP Long Rest) keeps you epic.
  • Power Play: Kael’s 80 HP heals or Veyra’s rerolls turn battles—lead with legend.

That’s Epic Legends Mode in PAWG! Simple power for newbies, epic depth for pros—roll that d100 and become a myth. Tweak with your GM, and soar!