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Melee Weapon Statistics

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Healing Spells

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	Other Creo Corpus spells provide a bonus to the Recovery roll (see ''Purification of the Festering Wound'' on page 332). This bonus adds to any bonus due to medical attention. These spells must be in effect for the whole of the recovery period, either because their duration exceeds the recovery period, or because they are recast. They can cause Warping (see page 389).		Other Creo Corpus spells provide a bonus to the Recovery roll (see ''Purification of the Festering Wound'' on page 332). This bonus adds to any bonus due to medical attention. These spells must be in effect for the whole of the recovery period, either because their duration exceeds the recovery period, or because they are recast. They can cause Warping (see page 389).
	{{CommunityGloss\|Of course, non-Hermetic magic can also aid healing. Two traditions are of particular note: the [[Houses of Hermes: Societates Chapter Five: House Ex Miscellanea#The Pharmacopoeians\|Pharmacopoeians]] described in the House Ex Miscellnea chapter of ''Houses of Hermes: Societates'' employ Mythic Herbalism to aid recovery. This ability is also described in [[Hedge Magic Revised Edition Open Content~~#Mythic Herbalism~~\|Hedge Magic]], where it is associated with several hedge traditions, including Cunning-Folk and Learned Magicians.		{{CommunityGloss\|Of course, non-Hermetic magic can also aid healing. Two traditions are of particular note: the [[Houses of Hermes: Societates Chapter Five: House Ex Miscellanea#The Pharmacopoeians\|Pharmacopoeians]] described in the House Ex Miscellnea chapter of ''Houses of Hermes: Societates'' employ Mythic Herbalism to aid recovery. This ability is also described in [[Hedge Magic Revised Edition Open Content\|Hedge Magic]], where it is associated with several hedge traditions, including Cunning-Folk and Learned Magicians. ''Hedge Magic'' also details several magical traditions that can aid recovery more directly, including Learned Magicians, Folk Witches, and Rune Wizards.

	Secondly, practitioners of Divine powers can aid recovery. In particular, ''Realms of Power: The Divine'' describes the power of [[Realms of Power: The Divine Open Content#BLESSING\|Blessing]]. This is associated with the Cantores tradition of holy musicians, among others. Individual holy men or monastic traditions employing Meditation Blessing are also quite plausile.		Secondly, practitioners of Divine powers can aid recovery. In particular, ''Realms of Power: The Divine'' describes the power of [[Realms of Power: The Divine Open Content#BLESSING\|Blessing]]. This is associated with the Cantores tradition of holy musicians, among others. Individual holy men or monastic traditions employing Meditation Blessing are also quite plausile.

	Depending on your saga, ~~Mythic Herbalism~~ and Blessing may provide another common source of bonuses to recovery rolls.}}		Depending on your saga, hedge magic and divine Blessing may provide another common source of bonuses to recovery rolls.}}
	<span id="other-perils"></span>		<span id="other-perils"></span>

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added gloss on non-Hermetic healing magic

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	Other Creo Corpus spells provide a bonus to the Recovery roll (see ''Purification of the Festering Wound'' on page 332). This bonus adds to any bonus due to medical attention. These spells must be in effect for the whole of the recovery period, either because their duration exceeds the recovery period, or because they are recast. They can cause Warping (see page 389).		Other Creo Corpus spells provide a bonus to the Recovery roll (see ''Purification of the Festering Wound'' on page 332). This bonus adds to any bonus due to medical attention. These spells must be in effect for the whole of the recovery period, either because their duration exceeds the recovery period, or because they are recast. They can cause Warping (see page 389).
			{{CommunityGloss\|Of course, non-Hermetic magic can also aid healing. Two traditions are of particular note: the [[Houses of Hermes: Societates Chapter Five: House Ex Miscellanea#The Pharmacopoeians\|Pharmacopoeians]] described in the House Ex Miscellnea chapter of ''Houses of Hermes: Societates'' employ Mythic Herbalism to aid recovery. This ability is also described in [[Hedge Magic Revised Edition Open Content#Mythic Herbalism\|Hedge Magic]], where it is associated with several hedge traditions, including Cunning-Folk and Learned Magicians.

			Secondly, practitioners of Divine powers can aid recovery. In particular, ''Realms of Power: The Divine'' describes the power of [[Realms of Power: The Divine Open Content#BLESSING\|Blessing]]. This is associated with the Cantores tradition of holy musicians, among others. Individual holy men or monastic traditions employing Meditation Blessing are also quite plausile.

			Depending on your saga, Mythic Herbalism and Blessing may provide another common source of bonuses to recovery rolls.}}
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	== Other Perils ==		== Other Perils ==

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	As noted above, a character's recovery may be aided by medical attention. The relevant sort of attention depends on the source of the wounds. Combat wounds and similar injuries require Chirurgy, while diseases and poison require Medicine. Only one Ability can help with a given wound. An attending medic's player does not need to make any die rolls.		As noted above, a character's recovery may be aided by medical attention. The relevant sort of attention depends on the source of the wounds. Combat wounds and similar injuries require Chirurgy, while diseases and poison require Medicine. Only one Ability can help with a given wound. An attending medic's player does not need to make any die rolls.

	More detail on medicine is given in Art and Academe, Chapter 4.		More detail on medicine is given in [[Art & Academe Open Content#Chapter Four: Medicine\|Art and Academe, Chapter 4]].
			{{CommunityGloss\|In addition to discussing medicine and chirurgy, Art & Academe also discusses 'experimental philosophy', which includes the ability to concot [[Art & Academe Open Content#Pharmaceutical Theriacs\|Pharmaceutical Theriacs]] through the use of Medicine. These can aid in wound or disease recovery, providing more bonuses or even guarentee healing.}}
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	==== Healing Spells ====		==== Healing Spells ====

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	Wound Penalty –1 or –2: The character can travel and study normally, but cannot undertake strenuous activities, including casting spells that cost Fatigue. Hermetic Lab work and craft work can be undertaken as normal.		Wound Penalty –1 or –2: The character can travel and study normally, but cannot undertake strenuous activities, including casting spells that cost Fatigue. Hermetic Lab work and craft work can be undertaken as normal.
			{{CommunityGloss\|Note that a character that is Distracted from study for a month loses a third of her Advancement Total (as per [[Ars Magica Definitive Edition, Chapter Ten: Long-Term Events#Distractions\|Chapter 10]]), wheras one that suffers -3 wounds halves it.}}
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	~~<span id="recovering-from-wounds"></span>~~
	=== Recovering From Wounds ===		=== Recovering From Wounds ===

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Missile Weapon Statistics

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	\* Requires two free hands to load and fire.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> Requires two free hands to load and fire.

	'''Ability:''' The Weapon Ability needed to use this weapon.<br> '''Init:''' The Weapon Initiative Modifier.<br> '''Atk:''' The Weapon Attack Modifier.<br> '''Dfn:''' The Weapon Defense Modifier.<br> '''Dam:''' The Weapon Damage Modifier.<br> '''Range:''' The range increment for the weapon, in paces.<br> '''Str:''' The minimum strength score needed to use the weapon. The minimum strength requirements for a weapon and a shield must be met separately.<br> '''Load:''' The contribution that the weapon makes to Encumbrance (page 403). For bows and the sling, this includes the load of appropriate ammunition.<br> '''Cost:''' A general indication of the cost of the weapon. More expensive weapons are better.		'''Ability:''' The Weapon Ability needed to use this weapon.<br> '''Init:''' The Weapon Initiative Modifier.<br> '''Atk:''' The Weapon Attack Modifier.<br> '''Dfn:''' The Weapon Defense Modifier.<br> '''Dam:''' The Weapon Damage Modifier.<br> '''Range:''' The range increment for the weapon, in paces.<br> '''Str:''' The minimum strength score needed to use the weapon. The minimum strength requirements for a weapon and a shield must be met separately.<br> '''Load:''' The contribution that the weapon makes to Encumbrance (page 403). For bows and the sling, this includes the load of appropriate ammunition.<br> '''Cost:''' A general indication of the cost of the weapon. More expensive weapons are better.

	<span id="weapon-descriptions"></span>		<span id="weapon-descriptions"></span>

	=== Weapon Descriptions ===		=== Weapon Descriptions ===

Yair: /* Melee Weapon Statistics */

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Melee Weapon Statistics

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	\* Any improvised bashing weapon such as a rock or hand tool<br> Includes spiked clubs, military hammers, and other bashing weapons<br> * Includes the lance, if used dismounted.		<nowiki></nowiki> Any improvised bashing weapon such as a rock or hand tool<br> * Includes spiked clubs, military hammers, and other bashing weapons<br> *** Includes the lance, if used dismounted.

	'''Ability:''' The Weapon Ability needed to use this weapon.<br> '''Init:''' The Weapon Initiative Modifier.<br> '''Atk:''' The Weapon Attack Modifier.<br> '''Dfn:''' The Weapon Defense Modifier.<br> '''Dam:''' The Weapon Damage Modifier.<br> '''Str:''' The minimum strength score needed to use the weapon. The minimum strength requirements for a weapon and a shield must be met separately.<br> '''Load:''' The contribution that the weapon makes to Encumbrance (page 403).<br> '''Cost:''' A general indication of the cost of the weapon. More expensive weapons are better.		'''Ability:''' The Weapon Ability needed to use this weapon.<br> '''Init:''' The Weapon Initiative Modifier.<br> '''Atk:''' The Weapon Attack Modifier.<br> '''Dfn:''' The Weapon Defense Modifier.<br> '''Dam:''' The Weapon Damage Modifier.<br> '''Str:''' The minimum strength score needed to use the weapon. The minimum strength requirements for a weapon and a shield must be met separately.<br> '''Load:''' The contribution that the weapon makes to Encumbrance (page 403).<br> '''Cost:''' A general indication of the cost of the weapon. More expensive weapons are better.

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	=== Missile Weapon Statistics ===		=== Missile Weapon Statistics ===

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	{{ArsMformula\|Damage Total\|Strength + Weapon Damage Modifier + Attack Advantage}}		{{ArsMformula\|Damage Total\|Strength + Weapon Damage Modifier + Attack Advantage}}

			{{ArsMformula\|Soak Total\|Stamina + Armor Protection (+ Form Bonus, for magi)}}

			In addition, the Attack Advantage, calculated during combat, is central to resolution.

			{{ArsMformula\|Attack Advantage\|Attacker's Attack Total – Defender's Defense Total}}

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	{{OpenArs Attribution}}		{{OpenArs Attribution}}
	Open License Markdown version by YR7 & OriginalMadman, https://github.com/OriginalMadman/Ars-Magica-Open-License		Open License Markdown version by YR7 & OriginalMadman, https://github.com/OriginalMadman/Ars-Magica-Open-License

	~~{{ArsMformula\|Soak Total\|Stamina + Armor Protection (+ Form Bonus, for magi)}}~~

	~~In addition, the Attack Advantage, calculated during combat, is central to resolution.~~

	~~{{ArsMformula\|Attack Advantage\|Attacker's Attack Total – Defender's Defense Total}}~~

	== Attribution ==		== Attribution ==
	''Content originally published in Ars Magica: Definitive Edition, ©2024, licensed by Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games®, under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license 4.0 ("CC-BY-SA 4.0)''		''Content originally published in Ars Magica: Definitive Edition, ©2024, licensed by Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games®, under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license 4.0 ("CC-BY-SA 4.0)''

Yair: /* Wound Table */

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Wound Table

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	\*The character may not undertake any actions.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> The character may not undertake any actions.

	<span id="activities-while-injured"></span>		<span id="activities-while-injured"></span>

	=== Activities While Injured ===		=== Activities While Injured ===

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