Principles for Players

Agency

• Attributes and related saves do not define your character. They are tools.
• Don't ask only what your character would do, ask what you would do, too.
• Be creative with your intuition, items, and connections.

Teamwork

• Seek consensus from the other players before barreling forward.
• Stay on the same page about goals and limits, respecting each other and accomplishing more as a group than alone.

Exploration

• Asking questions and listening to detail is more useful than any stats, items, or skills you have.
• Take the Warden's description without suspicion, but don't shy away from seeking more information.
• There is no single correct way forward.

Talking

• Treat NPCs as if they were real people, and rely on your curiosity to safely gain information and solve problems.
• You'll find that most people are interesting and will want to talk things through before getting violent.

Caution

• Fighting is a choice and rarely a wise one; consider whether violence is the best way to achieve your goals.
• Try to stack the odds in your favor and retreat when things seem unfavorable.

Planning

• Think of ways to avoid your obstacles through reconnaissance, subtlety, and fact-finding.
• Do some research and ask around about your objectives.

Ambition

• Set goals and use your meager means to take steps forward.
• Expect nothing. Earn your reputation.
• Keep things moving forward and play to see what happens.