FATE’S EDGE · SYSTEM REFERENCE DOCUMENT
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Fate's Edge System Reference Document
Copyright © Nicholas A. Gasper
First Edition, June 2026
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"The coin that never spends is the one you don't remember taking."
— Serafine of the Velvet Touch
System Reference Document (SRD) Reference
- What is the SRD? The open-license portion of this work (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), intended for third-party creators. All SRD content is marked with
[SRD]tags in this book. - Verified SRD Content Includes:
- Core resolution mechanics (dice pools, Position, DV, Outcome Matrix)
- Boon and Story Beat economies
- Fatigue, Harm, and Armor Conversion systems
- Attribute and Skill descriptions
- Basic combat and action economy rules
- Universal magic mechanics (TAGS, DV calculation, Backlash)
- NPC templates and encounter guidelines
- Equipment and gear tables
- Character creation framework
- Extended Content (Not SRD - Proprietary):
- Setting lore (Acasia factions, The Curse, regional details)
- Original characters, NPCs, and named figures
- Adventure modules and scenario hooks
- Patron descriptions, Rites, and exclusive mechanical content
- Proprietary magic systems (Runekeeper, Invoker, Cantor, Summoner-specific)
- Artwork, maps, and graphical elements
- Faction descriptions and campaign-specific content
- Original prose, framing devices, and narrative text
- Note: Optional systems like Deck of Consequences, Crown Spread, and Travel Framework are proprietary content.
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"The coin that never spends is the one you don't remember taking."
— Serafine of the Velvet Touch