SORC Modular Rules
Welcome to the SORC Modular Rules section. This section is platformed around SORC Crunchy⇔Modular—SORC's full rules and its Modular design that allows GMs and the party to fabricate the rules to a version that is fun, comfortable and seamless to your given party—because each is different. Play with all of SORC's features and systems intact, or pick them apart to suit your style of play.
Rule Index
Welcome to Essentia, Wanderer. Each section below is its own page with detailed information and cross-references. Start with Character Creation, or jump to any section using the links below. Each section then has its own intuitive Chapter Index to pinpoint topics, or use "Search Essentia" at the top of every page.
In the Box
What's included in the SORC starter set and how to use each component.
Starter Set Store
Starter-set stock, prices, and Common and Uncommon item rules.
Character Creation
Step-by-step guide to building a new character from race selection through final stats.
Attributes
The six core statistics (Strength, Agility, Cognition, Perception, Acuity, Spirit) that define character capabilities.
Talents, Skill & Traits (TST)
The active and passive character-development systems that define specialization, expertise, and playstyle.
Progression: Level, Growth and Rank
Advancement mechanics including character levels, ranks, stat growth, and ability progression.
Vitality: Life, Mana, Stamina & Endurance
The four resource pools that govern survival, spellcasting, abilities, movement, and daily action.
Alignment, Religion & Higher Power
Alignment choices, Higher Power devotion, and the rules that connect them to character abilities.
Main Class Trees
16 distinct class trees with paths, branches, and abilities spanning from Common to Divine rank.
Professions & Social Roles
Career specializations and expertise systems paired with talent trees for character development.
Playable Races
All 30+ races available to players, with traits, aptitudes, and cultural details. Furthermore, Cameo and Forbidden Races are notably discussed.
Combat
Combat mechanics including attack rolls, damage calculation, critical hits, and special techniques.
Movement & Environment
Movement rules, terrain navigation, encumbrance, visibility, and environmental hazards.
Active Conditions
Status effects and conditions that affect character abilities and combat performance.
Mapping
Grid systems, distance measurement, positioning rules, and tactical gameplay guidelines.
Time
How time progression works including turns, rounds, days, years, and character aging.
NPCs & MAC of Essentia
Rules for creating and running NPCs, setting difficulty, and animal companions in combat.
Armaments & Equipment
Weapons, armor, accessories, artifacts, gear, markets, valuables, and currency.
SORC Cards
The card system for equipment, discovery, abilities, and rewards in gameplay.
Companions
Rules for acquiring, bonding with, and managing non-player character companions.
Cameos
Story-bearing Companions with personal histories, choices, and relationships that can shape a campaign.
Loot and Discovery
How to reward players with treasure, magical items, and discoveries during gameplay.
Prestige & Legacy
The reputation and social standing system that reflects a character's place in the world.
Politics & Roleplay
Standing, reputation, titles, affiliations, factions, NPC disposition, and social roles in the world.
Trials of Combat Currency
Special currency earned and spent in competitive combat scenarios and ranking systems.
Currency System
Coin values, conversions, high-value transactions, and planetary credit systems.
Game Features
Gameplay systems including home & family ownership, love quests, companion raising, encounter tokens, and card management.
Formulas Reference
Quick reference tables for all mechanic calculations, cooldowns, damage, healing, and bonuses.
Wellness
Wellness governs recovery, decline, and the way a character's condition affects Apex and Spirit.
Aura
A character's physical presence, life stage, and the impression they carry into the world.
Appendix
Additional reference materials including armament proficiency, ranks, and GM guidelines.
Glossary
Essential terms and definitions for understanding SORC mechanics and world terminology.