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	'''Enchanting Magia''' (Rams)		'''Enchanting Magia''' (Rams)

	Augmentation of an object/person, ~~ty[pically~~ for shapeshifting/construct shenanigans. It also involves your direct healing spells. If you want your gun to shoot LIGHTNING, or to get a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(Middle-earth)/ Certain Glowy Shortsword] pick up Elemental Weapon.		Augmentation of an object/person, typically for shapeshifting/construct shenanigans. It also involves your direct healing spells. If you want your gun to shoot LIGHTNING, or to get a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(Middle-earth)/ Certain Glowy Shortsword] pick up Elemental Weapon.

	'''Necromancy Magia''' (Crows)		'''Necromancy Magia''' (Crows)

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	First, the character creation is simple and fresh. Characters are made from a tarot-like set of cards picked from a deck. Each portion of the Tarot provides a different set of attribute points, skills, etc. which the player may allocate as they wish. Most of this is just stats, but the Station card determines your character's background which isn't necessarily who your character is now. This also creates a prophecy called the "Destiny" mechanic. As players complete part of their Destiny by either denying or accepting it, the players may gain certain perks or powers, created by the DM.		First, the character creation is simple and fresh. Characters are made from a tarot-like set of cards picked from a deck. Each portion of the Tarot provides a different set of attribute points, skills, etc. which the player may allocate as they wish. Most of this is just stats, but the Station card determines your character's background which isn't necessarily who your character is now. This also creates a prophecy called the "Destiny" mechanic. As players complete part of their Destiny by either denying or accepting it, the players may gain certain perks or powers, created by the DM.

	This is where people are divided, because there are only five goals of the Destiny, unlike [[Dark Heresy]] or [[Dungeons and Dragons]] where it can go for several dozen sessions without a clear goal. The idea is that once every few ~~session~~ at least one player has the option to complete part of their destiny. But this can be stretched out as pursuit progression is more like actual leveling.		This is where people are divided, because there are only five goals of the Destiny, unlike [[Dark Heresy]] or [[Dungeons and Dragons]] where it can go for several dozen sessions without a clear goal. The idea is that once every few sessions at least one player has the option to complete part of their destiny (But this can be stretched out as pursuit progression is more like actual leveling).

	But the next thing can possibly [[Rage\|infuriate most neckbeards]] and call down the wrath of the fucking [[Khorne\|Blood God.]] Instead of rolling dice, the players draw from a communal "fate deck" which can decide how encounters or decisions go. And you know what, it ''somehow fucking works.'' While constantly pulling up cards like it's [[Magic the Gathering\|Magic]] can be monotonous, that's only on certain occasions (personally I'm not a fan of Ongoing Challenges as this is what they can become, but for heavy improv roleplayers it can inspire some good narrative). The best part is that you can "Cheat Fate", if you have a better card in your hand you can replace it with what you flip from the deck. Its the equivalent of having die result that you can pull out anytime to guarantee a hit, ''looking at you Tzeentch!''.		But the next thing can possibly [[Rage\|infuriate most neckbeards]] and call down the wrath of the fucking [[Khorne\|Blood God.]] Instead of rolling dice, the players draw from a communal "fate deck" which can decide how encounters or decisions go. And you know what, it ''somehow fucking works.'' While constantly pulling up cards like it's [[Magic the Gathering\|Magic]] can be monotonous, that's only on certain occasions (personally I'm not a fan of Ongoing Challenges as this is what they can become, but for heavy improv roleplayers it can inspire some good narrative). The best part is that you can "Cheat Fate", if you have a better card in your hand you can replace it with what you flip from the deck. Its the equivalent of having die result that you can pull out anytime to guarantee a hit, ''looking at you Tzeentch!''.
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	\| Player characters, Men and Women (and robots, gremlins, zombies and ''totally-not-demons'') who have always felt like life had a little more in store for them. At some point have been warned of their destiny through seemingly nonsense phrases, and have began to pull on the threads of fate.		\| Player characters, Men and Women (and robots, gremlins, zombies and ''totally-not-demons'') who have always felt like life had a little more in store for them. At some point have been warned of their destiny through seemingly nonsense phrases, and have began to pull on the threads of fate. Be aware that during the early-game, players are much more like regular people fighting to survive day-to-day, and aren't quite the superhumans of the world you may expect from an RPG.
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	===Magic===		===Magic===
	Unlike most RPGs, magic is a staple part of characters and is the root of most feats (see Manifested Powers). In the world of Malifaux, magic is as common as a toothbrushes - Most workfolk will have access to some form of magic, even if it's in the form of minor enhancements. The Guild have a pretty tight grip on its use however, so any particularly powerful uses are deemed dangerous and illegal. This is one of the core roleplay aspects of the game, as the other factions all want for more freedom of magic use.		Unlike most RPGs, magic is a staple part of characters and is the root of most feats (see Manifested Powers). In the world of Malifaux, magic is as common as toothbrushes - Most workfolk will have access to some form of magic, even if it's in the form of minor enhancements. The Guild have a pretty tight grip on its use however, so any particularly powerful uses are deemed dangerous and illegal. This is one of the core roleplay aspects of the game, as the other factions all want for more freedom of magic use.

	In-game, a character's magic is built from three places. Theories, Magia and Immuto, the latter two are decided by your Grimoire.		In-game, a character's magic is built from three places. Theories, Magia and Immuto, the latter two are decided by your Grimoire.

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	In-game, a character's magic is built from three places. Theories, Magia and Immuto, the latter two are decided by your Grimoire.		In-game, a character's magic is built from three places. Theories, Magia and Immuto, the latter two are decided by your Grimoire.

	And the best part? NO SPELL SLOTS. Spells may be a little harder to cast in Through the Breach than other games - As they require a target number and suit (the latter of which you can have built-in at later levels, so casting becomes '''4x''' more likely to succeed on your favourite Magia), so you've got to ''Rely on the Heart of the Cards'' or have planned ahead) - but you can attempt your most powerful spells as much as you like, provided the card gods favour you!		And the best part? NO SPELL SLOTS. For low level players Spells may be a little harder to cast in Through the Breach than other games - As they require a target number and suit (the latter of which you can have built-in at later levels, so casting becomes '''4x''' more likely to succeed on your favourite Magia), so you've got to ''Rely on the Heart of the Cards'' or have planned ahead) - but you can attempt your most powerful spells as much as you like, provided the card gods favour you!

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Pursuits (Classes)

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	[DPS, Masks]		[DPS, Masks]

	Pew pew pew! Pistolero at the ready! Purely DPS at a mix of ranges, as you have the option to use pistols in Melee range, and the further you advance, the faster you fire! The Fastest Gun Df trigger is pretty sweet, being able to auto-hit the attacker after dodging a Ranged attack. There's also an interesting ability to shoot a pistol to skip a round in an ongoing challenge, which can lead to some fun roleplay.		"''I wanna be a Cowboy baby!''" Pew pew pew! Pistolero at the ready! Purely DPS at a mix of ranges, as you have the option to use pistols in Melee range, and the further you advance, the faster you fire! The Fastest Gun Df trigger is pretty sweet, being able to auto-hit the attacker after dodging a Ranged attack. There's also an interesting ability to shoot a pistol to skip a round in an ongoing challenge, which can lead to some fun roleplay.

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	Races are not something expansive in the world of Malifaux, as Earthside we only have Humans, and Breachside only the Neverborn (yet to be released as a playable race in-game, but will drop with the future supplement 'From Nightmares') and the Gremlins (who themselves are ''technically'' a Neverborn sub-race). Despite there only being 3 races, Through the Breach also offers additional playable 'races'. Invested, who are literally robots that woke up one day and Stitched, undead who haven't quite planned to move on to the afterlife just yet. ''Above the Law'' also introduced a variant human starting point, where the character already has ties to the Guild.		Races are not something expansive in the world of Malifaux, as Earthside we only have Humans, and Breachside only the Neverborn (yet to be released as a playable race in-game, but will drop with the future supplement 'From Nightmares') and the Gremlins (who themselves are ''technically'' a Neverborn sub-race). Despite there only being 3 races, Through the Breach also offers additional playable 'races'. Invested, who are literally robots that woke up one day and Stitched, undead who haven't quite planned to move on to the afterlife just yet. ''Above the Law'' also introduced a variant human starting point, where the character already has ties to the Guild.

	~~Each '~~race' comes with a unique set of Destiny readings, ~~and one extra~~ card ~~that provides~~ flavour, a Talent or a Skill. (This rule ~~also~~ applies to any character choosing their Destiny from the same book regardless of Race, however it is discouraged to have humans use the ''Into the Bayou'' Destiny line, and gremlins/neverborn from using the ''Above the Law'' line.)		We get one new race per expansion book, abd each book comes with a unique set of Destiny readings, with the last card providing flavour, a Talent or a Skill. (This rule applies to any character choosing their Destiny from the same book regardless of Race, however it is discouraged to have humans use the ''Into the Bayou'' Destiny line, and gremlins/neverborn from using the ''Above the Law'' line. Of course if you want a unique backstory that's up to you and your FM)
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	\| <strong>Human</strong>		\| <strong>Human</strong>

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Races

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	\| <strong>~~Neverborn Stolen~~(Neverborn)</strong>		\| <strong>Twisted(Neverborn)</strong>
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	\| Placeholder for the Neverborn playable race when ''From Nightmares'' is released. ~~From the name it~~'s likely that the unique flip will link to ~~how~~ the ~~NB was captured~~, but only time will tell.		\| Placeholder for the Neverborn playable race when ''From Nightmares'' is released. It's likely that the unique flip will link to the particular strain of Neverborn the character is, but only time will tell.
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	* [[Malifaux]], the skirmish sized wargame set in the universe of Malifaux.		* [[Malifaux]], the skirmish sized wargame set in the universe of Malifaux.
	* [[The Other Side]], the army sized wargame set in the universe of Malifaux.		* [[The Other Side]], the army sized wargame set in the universe of Malifaux.
	* [[Plast Craft Games]], ~~who make the~~ licensed scenery for Malifaux.		* [[Plast Craft Games]], [[Terraclips]] have each previously made licensed scenery for Malifaux. Wyrd themselves have since produced a series of scenery called Wyrdscapes.
	[[Category:Wargames]]		[[Category:Wargames]]
	[[category:Skirmish-Level Wargames]]		[[category:Skirmish-Level Wargames]]
	[[category:Malifaux]]		[[category:Malifaux]]