Quick Reference
A Soured Crown in Candia
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Custom Dual-Die Engine
Section titled “Custom Dual-Die Engine”Wild Cards: Skill die + linked Attribute die → keep the highest
Extras: Skill die only
| Result | Target |
|---|---|
| Success | 5+ |
| Raise | 9+ (further every +4) |
- Snake Eyes (1,1) → Critical Failure (no Benny reroll)
- Dice Ace on maximum face as normal
- Opposed: Both sides roll Skill + Attribute, keep highest. Higher wins. Raise = beat by 4+
Multi-Action Penalty (MAP)
1st action: 0 • 2nd: −2 • 3rd: −6
Derived Stats (Base 3)
Section titled “Derived Stats (Base 3)”- Parry = 3 + ½ Fighting die type + shield bonus
- Toughness = 3 + ½ Vigor die type + Armor + racial/Edge bonuses
- Pace = 6 (modified by ancestry or Edges)
Bennies
Section titled “Bennies”Start with 3 (+ any from Edges/Hindrances).
Spend a Benny to:
- Reroll any Trait roll
- Soak a Wound (roll Vigor)
- Recover from Shaken
- Draw a new Action Card
- Activate certain Edges
The GM awards Bennies liberally for cool ideas, strong roleplay, candy flavor, and dramatic moments.
Core Skills (Most Useful)
Section titled “Core Skills (Most Useful)”| Skill | Linked | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Agility | Climb, jump, grapple, throw |
| Fighting | Agility | Melee |
| Notice | Smarts | Clues, lies, Rot signs, ambushes |
| Persuasion | Spirit | Diplomacy, social conflicts |
| Stealth | Agility | Sneak, court intrigue |
| Intimidation | Spirit | Tests of Wills, pressure |
| Taunt | Smarts | Verbal sparring |
| Healing | Smarts | Wounds / early Rot |
| Performance | Spirit | Festival, court display |
| Research | Smarts | Investigation, ledgers |
| Spellcasting | Smarts | Required for Magic |
| Survival | Smarts | Outdoor, tracking |
| Thievery | Agility | Locks, pickpocket |
| Shooting | Agility | Ranged |
You have 15 skill points. Full list = core SWADE.
Candy Trappings (Always)
Section titled “Candy Trappings (Always)”Describe powers, Edges, and gear with confectionery:
- Attacks → exploding jawbreakers, pop-rock bursts, fizzy spray, licorice lash
- Healing → sugar rush, fondant salve, chocolate mend
- Armor → hard-candy shell, gummy padding
- Movement → marshmallow bounce, stretchy gummy reach
Creative descriptions earn Bennies.
Unique Setting Edges (Campaign Only)
Section titled “Unique Setting Edges (Campaign Only)”- Sugar Weave Adept — Arcane Background (Magic) + 15 PP + 3 powers. Candy Trappings mandatory.
- Rot Warden — +2 vs Souring; once/session cleanse minor Souring.
- Bitter Truths — +2 Notice vs deception / early Souring in social scenes; free Test of Wills once/scene in Social Conflict.
- Sticky Defense — On being hit in melee, spend Benny to stick or foul the attacker.
All other Edges = core SWADE + candy Trappings.
Public Snapshot — Who & Where
Section titled “Public Snapshot — Who & Where”Succession law: No successor from the same realm as the previous Emperor. Harlan was Ceresian → no Ceresian eligible.
| Figure | Realm | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Amara “Sugarheart” Rocks | Candia | Candidate & host |
| Lord Thane Ironhide | Meatlands | Candidate |
| Lady Clotted of House Valois | Dairy Islands | Candidate |
| Prince Zest of House Brightpeel | Fructera | Candidate |
| Rootmother Deepsoil | Vegetania | Candidate |
| Lord Knead of House Loaf | Ceresia | Imperial Court Representative (ineligible) |
Key places right now
- Gumdrop Grove — Tent festival under the candy trees (where you start)
- Peppermint Bailey — Ceremonial courtyard for presentations and crowning
- Castle Candy — Seat of House Rocks
Map: maps/Calorum.webp
Realms at a glance
Candia (candy, Sugar Weave) • Meatlands (martial) • Dairy Islands (soft power) • Fructera (vibrant) • Vegetania (enduring) • Ceresia (foundational)
Quick Reminders
Section titled “Quick Reminders”- You have strong court ties and are present (or immediately available) for the formal presentations.
- The emergency succession is fragile. The Concord has never been more delicate.
- Full homebrew rules →
rules/folder. Everything else → core Savage Worlds Adventure Edition. - When in doubt: describe something delicious or sticky and roll the dual dice.
The sugar is sweet. The stakes are not.