DEITIES:

Deities from the Forgotten Realms, Maztica, and Greyhawk Campaigns may
be used. Additionally any Non-human deities may be used. (Provided the
DM has a source which includes the deity in question. Or the DM is
provided with a copy of the deities statistics)


ALIGNMENT:

Characters may only be of good, or neutral alignment. Unless otherwise
stated by the DM. No evil player characters will be played by players.
If a players character becomes evil it is immediately assumed to be a
NPC, and as such is under the control of the DM. Under certain
circumstances the DM may permit a player to continue playing the
character for a certain amount of time.


THE RENOWN SCORE:

This characteristic is given to all player characters and some
non-player characters. It is used to determine whether your character is
known by, knows, or knows of, some other character, or non-player
character. The score is calculated as: 10% per level of experience. The
score is reduced by 1% for each mile the character is from his/her base
of operations, home, or lair. The score may be modified by other factors
as determined by the DM. 


KNOWLEDGE OF MONSTERS:

The DM may determine whether a  character has seen, or heard about a
particular creature prior to the apparent 1st contact with it. All
Characters are assumed to have knowledge of player character races. The
chance of knowing something about a monster is equivalent to the
FREQUENCY of the monster (noted in the Monstrous Manual, Monstrous
Compendium, etc.) minus the characters level. This roll is made when the
creature is seen. If it is described to the character but not seen then
a roll is permitted but the chance is equal to the normal chance. With
no level bonus. Additionally, if the character has the ability to turn
undead, then the level bonus is doubled. This method may be used for
other areas as well. For example; if the DM wants to know whether the
character in question has ever heard of Eivobrins Incanabula before,
he/she should assign a base % to the chance. Based on how well known the
subject matter is to the common character. Subtract the level of the
character from this % and you have the percent chance that the character
has knowledge of the subject in question. The level of knowledge the
character has on the subject is entirely up to the DM. As is the case
with knowledge of Monsters.


SELECTION OF WEAPONS:

All weapons selections, statistics, costs, etc, are to be taken directly
from the Listing provided by the DM. This listing contains weapons from
the AD&D 2nd ed. rules, as well as a few extra weapons added by the DM.
Weapons selection criteria is based upon two criteria. STR & DEX
required, and expenditure of character points. See Skills & Powers pgÕs
112-119, and Combat & Tactics pgÕs 70-78. If your character is strong
enough and dexterous enough to use a weapon, and has spent the requisite
amount of points to become proficient with the weapon, then that weapon
may be used without penalties. See Combat & Tactics pgÕs 113-115 for
nonproficiency, and familiarity penalties


SELECTION OF ARMOR:

All armor selections made for a character are to be taken directly from
the Listing provided by the DM. This listing contains armor from the
AD&D 2nd ed. rules, as well as a few extra armor suits & pieces added by
the DM. Armor selection is based on two main criteria. STR & DEX
required, and character class. If your character is strong enough, and
dexterous enough to wear the armor, then that armor may be worn.
Additional important considerations to take into account when selecting
armor are; Will it interfere with spell casting abilities? And will it
interfere with thieving abilities? These considerations need to be
carefully weighed; as a wizard wearing plate armor may be well protected
from physical blows but will be completely unable to cast any spells. Be
sure to consult with the DM on the matter when playing a rogue or
wizard. Note that my campaign does not prohibit wizards from wearing
armor. Instead the use of wizard spells is restricted by the wearing of
metal armors. See rules on spell points below, Use of armor by spell
casters for additional information.


ILLEGAL USE OF WEAPONS AND ARMOR:

If your character uses a weapon, or wears armor, which has a minimum
STR, or DEX requirement that is higher than that characters rated
abilities, then the standard non-proficiency penalties for the
particular class are assessed. Additionally, if the character is not
proficient with the weapon then the non-proficiency penalties are
assessed twice. Additional situations where application of the illegal
use penalty will be applied are: Using a two-handed weapon with one
hand; Throwing a weapon that is not designed to be thrown; Performing a
melee attack with a weapon designed to be fired (i.e. bow), and in some
situations thrown (i.e. boomerang). Other situations may also incur the
illegal use penalty. Application of the illegal use penalty is
ultimately left up to the DM. If a character is attempting to use a
weapon, or armor; In a manner which is not consistent with it's intended
useage; then the illegal use penalty may be applied.


LANGUAGES:

The player may select any languages for the character based on Race,
Intelligence score, and Non-weapon proficiency points expended. There
are no alignment languages in this Campaign. Additionally all characters
(with a few exceptions in the Barbarian kits) begin the game with one
language (possibly two) free. The character will be able to speak and
comprehend this language, but not read or write it. The ability to read
and write any language comes only with the expenditure of non-weapon
proficiency points. No monster manuals may be used when selecting a
language. It is assumed that a character may learn any of the character
languages with no great difficulty (in locating instruction that is).
However, if a character wished to learn the language of the Xorn; an
appropriate source of instruction must be sought. Either a knowledgeable
sage, or possibly a Xorn wiling to teach. 


PROFICIENCIES:

Players are to pick proficiencies for their characters from the list
presented in the house rules supplement. The sources for the
Proficiencies are varied, the sources are all listed in the House rules
listing. Characters are to spend Character points to purchase the
proficiencies of their choice. When the proficiency is listed as having
a source other than S&P, or C&T the DM must review the proficiency in
order to determine the proficiencies initial rating.


SHIELD ATTACKS:

The shield-punch and shield rush-attacks from Combat & Tactics, pgÕs
46-47 may be used by all characters. The chart for damages as regards
these types of attacks is listed in the Players copy of the House rules.


EQUIPMENT:

When purchasing equipment for a character use the ÒComplete Equipment
ListÓ as supplied by the DM. If an item cannot be found in the list then
consult the Players Handbook. If the item cannot be found in the Players
Handbook, then AuroraÕs whole realms catalog may be used. If an item
cannot be found in any of these sources then consult with the DM. Keep
in mind that certain animals and items are not always available. For
instance; players may have difficulty purchasing a trained war elephant
in an Arctic setting. Players will also have difficulty finding a source
from which to purchase a flying contraption (a-la Leonardo
DaVinci/AuroraÕs). In all instances the DM is the final arbiter when it
comes to matters of availability and cost.


FATIGUE RULES:

My campaign makes use of Fatigue during combat according to Combat &
Tactics pgÕs 28-29. Note that slight changes have been made to the
printed rules as indicated in the book with lightly written
comments/changes made in pencil. These changes are in most circumstances
official changes.


PARRYING:

Characters may parry during combat, using either shields or weapons.
Complete rules regarding parrying may be found in Combat & Tactics pg
27. See also PHB pg 133, or the DMG pg 87. Note that performing a parry
indicates the forfeiture of all moves, attacks, and spells.


FUMBLES:

Characters may fumble while in combat. Results of a fumble vary
depending on the roll of percentile dice. For complete rules on fumbles
consult the AD&D Players Supplement vol.II (pgs 63-66). In general a
fumble occurs when a character rolls a natural Òto hitÓ roll of 1;
followed by a second Òto hitÓ roll that misses the intended target. 
While results for natural attacks which fumble are not provided for on
charts available to the DM, a fumble can none the less occur. The
results will be left up to the DM.


CRITICAL HITS:

Characters may get critical hits while in combat . Results of a critical
hit are as varied as imaginable. Ranging from double damage, to severed
Aorta. Results of a critical hit are dependent on the weapon class (P
(puncturing/piercing), S (bladed/slashing), B (crushing/bludgeoning), or
D (special/other)), and the roll of percentile dice. For complete rules
on critical hits consult Combat & Tactics pgÕs 100-115. (System II) In
general, a critical hit occurs when a character rolls a natural Òto hitÓ
roll of 18 or higher, that also hits his opponent by 5 or more than
needed. 


WEAPON AND NON-WEAPON PROFICIENCIES:

Characters gain weapon proficiencies as outlined in Skills & Powers,
pgÕs112-120, and pgÕs 70-80 in Combat & Tactics. As rules regarding
weapon proficiencies are sometimes confusing and contradictory  it may
be necessary to consult the DM when certain rules are in question.
Non-weapon proficiencies are outlined in Skills & Powers, pgÕs 86-111.
Certain Non-weapon proficiencies are covered in other handbooks. A
complete list of weapon & non-weapon proficiencies can be found in the
playerÕs copy of the House rules.


GUILDS:

The following guilds exist in my campaign. All listed guilds are present
in the city of Willip. Note that membership in any guild is voluntary.
However when it comes to the Thieves, or Assassins guild, itÕs a good
idea to join. Rather than operate outside the guild. All dues are annual
dues. Note that there are additional guilds present in Willip, as well
as throughout the Realms. This listing simply presents those guilds 

MAGES guild.
Cost:100 gp / level. Benefits: 10% discount on training costs, access to
Mages guild research library, 10% discount on costs of identifys, spells
cast, and material components shop. Voting member at 7th level. Also
learn secret to navigating the Mages guild.

THIEVES guild.
Cost:10 gp / level. Benefits: 10% discount on training costs, access to
a network of pawn artists, 10% discount on costs of thieving supplies,
access to sales of posions, and acids. Voting member at 7th level. Also
learn secret of guild headquarters location.

ASSASSINS guild.
Cost: 10 gp / level. Benefits: 10% discount on training costs, access to
a network of pawn artists, 10% discount on costs of thieving supplies,
access to sales of posions, and acids. Voting member at 7th level. Also
learn secret of guild headquarters location. In general the Assassins
guild is mainly an NPC institution. Note that there are often strong
ties between the Thieves guild, and the Assassins guild. These ties
however are not always for the good. As sometimes the two guilds are at
each others throats. More often though they cooperate and participate in
joint ventures.

BARDS guild.
Cost: 15 gp / level. Benefits: 10% discount on training costs, access to
the bards library of legendary lore, and the bards depository of musical
instruments. Not to mention the bards musical workshop, where one can
craft a fine instrument. 10% discount on all musical instruments. If you
present your guild membership at certain participating bars/inns, you
can receive a 5% discount on your bill if you entertain the guests.
Become voting member at 7th level.

RANGERS guild.
Cost: 10 gp / level. Benefits: 10% discount on training costs, access to
specialists in certain terrains, as well as a complete library of
nature, and survival lore. 10% discount on selected outdoor gear. Become
voting member at 7th level.

ADVENTURERS guild.
Cost 1 gp / level. Benefits: The Adventurers Guild is an employment
placement service, which provides adventurers with opportunities to make
money performing various tasks. suited to their individual skills, and
talents.


CLONE INSURANCE:

The following insurance can be purchased by certain wealthy adventurers.
This insurance is only available from the Mages guild of Willip
(Sembia). Terms of the clone insurance are as follows:

A. Initial Payment. 60000 gp
B. Tissue sample taken at 3 month intervals with payment of
   10000gp. Earlier if desired.
C. Failure to pay sample fee in time required will terminate 
   contract.
D. Once every 3 months your body will be scryed for. If not 
   detected, the mages guild will  begin the cloning process.
E. Cloning process takes 3 weeks (30 days) to complete.