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Mechanics of the System

While roleplaying is at the heart of any great tabletop RPG, there comes a time when structure is needed—a way to determine success, failure, and everything in between.

The mechanics of Sentius: Last Enclave provide this framework, ensuring a balanced and engaging experience while allowing players the freedom to shape their own stories.

What This Section Covers​

Each aspect of the system is explored in detail across dedicated pages.
We’ll start with the fundamental building blocks of gameplay and expand from there.

Core Mechanics Overview​

  • 🛠️ Skill Checks – The foundation of success and failure in the game.
  • 📜 Skill List – A complete breakdown of available skills.
  • ⚖️ Abilities – The core attributes that define a character, including calculated abilities.
  • 🏹 Ancestries – The seven ancestries of the Enclave and how they impact gameplay.
  • 🍀 Luck of Heroes – Luck points and how characters can influence their fate.
  • 🚀 Advancements – How characters grow stronger and improve over time.

Character Creation & Progression​

Your character's journey begins with a foundation of key mechanics:

  • Ancestries define your character’s origin, their starting traits, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Abilities determine core attributes and calculated stats.
  • Skills dictate your character’s expertise in different areas.
  • Advancements track how your character grows through experience.
  • Luck offers players a way to influence key moments in their story.

Together, these elements shape how your character evolves, interacts with the world, and overcomes challenges.

Combat Rules​

Combat in Sentius: Last Enclave is fast, tactical, and deadly. Learn how to strike down foes, break their morale, and adapt to different battle environments.

  • How to Fight – The mechanics of attacks, defense, and damage.
  • Morale – When enemies choose to flee instead of fight.
  • Combat Environments – Rules for fighting on ships, underwater, and more.

Where to Start​

Begin your deep dive into the system by exploring:

➡️ Skill Checks

Or learn more about character abilities, skills, and ancestries:

➡️ Skill List
➡️ Abilities
➡️ Ancestries
➡️ Hindrances & Traits
➡️ Advancements
➡️ Luck of Heroes
➡️ Mystic Powers
➡️ Equipment

Or learn more about the mechanics:

➡️ Tactical Combat Rules
➡️ Allies & Henchmen
➡️ Chases
➡️ Dynamic Tasks
➡️ Search by Grid
➡️ Travel Encounter
➡️ Wilderness Creatures