AMBER Artifact/Creature Abilities:
     The following is a complete list of the Item Qualities and Powers
used in my campaign.  For reference, I rated all PC's and NPC in my
campaign on a scale from Human Rank (-25) to 100 in each stat (WAR, PSY,
END, STR).  For reference, the #1 in each stat was assigned 100 points
to that area.  Thus, when I refer to ranked stats, it is generally
assumed to mean the following:
     Low-Ranked (up to 25 points)
     Mid-Ranked (up to 50 points)
     High-Ranked (up to 75 points)
Most of the PC's in the campaigns I run have at least one mid-ranked 
stat.  As of yet, no one has had a stat above 35 (the highest point game 
I ran reached 175 points).
     For creatures, I give Human-level stats for free.  Occasionally, I
will even give higher rankings (example, I consider a horse to have
better than a Human-rank endurance, although I usually place it between
Human and Chaos Rank, letting the player decide whether to buy it up.)
     With the expansions I have made to the Item rules, I no longer allow
Constructs (at least not the sort that would be bought with points).  Yes,
it is possible to make Ghostwheel or a Spikard up strictly with these rules.  
Yes, they're _expensive_ - that's why not everyone has them.

ITEM QUALITIES:

Vitality - Physical Strength, and, for Artifacts, the measure of life in
the item.
     Chaos Vitality [1] - Chaos-level.  Brings an Artifact to life
     Amber Vitality [2] - Amber-level.
     Ranked Vitality [4] - Low-Ranked in the Strength Auction.
     Extrordinary Vitality [8] - Mid-Ranked.
     Supreme Vitality [16] - High-Ranked.  Would give Gerard a fight.

Movement - Enhanced the speed of Artifacts and Creatures.
     Item Mobility [1] - Gives an Artifact movement based on its form.
     Double Speed [2] - Doubles the natural speed of a Creature (up to 
about 60 miles per hour), or allows inanimate objects without other means 
of movement to move at the pace of a jog.  At this level, gliding may be 
imbued into an Artifact or Creature.
     Engine Speed [4] - Allows Creatures to keep up with powered
vehicles.  Depending on the creature, speeds range from 60 to 100 miles
per hour.  Items without other means of locomotion can travel up to 30
miles per hour.  Flight may be placed into an Artifact or Creature,
although Flight speed will be only half of what Engine Speed would
normally imbue.
     Flight [8] - At this point, the Artifact or Creature gains true
flight, at Engine Speed.
     Immense Speed [16] - Generally only used for Flying Artifacts or
Creatures, this allows movement at incredible speeds.

Stamina - Allows exertion over extended periods.  Also used for powering
certain Item Powers.
     Chaos Stamina [1] - Chaos-level.
     Amber Stamina [2] - Amber-level.
     Ranked Stamina [4] - Low to Mid-Ranked.
     Supreme Stamina [8] - Mid to High-Ranked.
     Tireless Stamina [16] - The Artifact or Creature will never get
tired.

Aggression - Basic reflexes and combat skills.
     Combat Training [1] - Better than mere humans.  Creatures fighting
in groups are equal to Chaos-level, as are items specializing in a form
of combat.
     Combat Reflexes [2] - Chaos-level, or Amber-level if specialized.
     Combat Adept [4] - Amber-level, or Low-Ranked if specialized.
     Combat Mastery [8] - Low to Mid-Ranked.  Mid-Ranked+ if
specialized.
     Combat Supremacy [16] - Mid to High-Ranked, a challenge for
Benedict.  If specialized, a near-equal fight for Benedict.

Resistance to Damage - Amber equivalent of an Armor Rating.  Note that a 
sufficiently-skilled fighter can find the weakness in almost any defense, 
and even if the armor is not penetrated, the force of the blow (in full 
or in part) may transfer through.  Resistance is still based on the 
item's form, so a set of armor with Resistant to Normal Weapons is 
tougher than a cloth with the same property.
     Resistance to Normal Weapons [1] - Deflects most normal weapon strikes.
     Resistance to Firearms [2] - Resistant (but not invulnerable to) 
bullets, explosions, fire, and the like.
     Impervious to Normal Weapons [4] - Impervious to attacks from normal 
weapons.
     Impervious to Firearms [8] - Cannot be penetrated by bullets, 
explosions, fire, etc.
     Invulnerability [16] - Nothing less than a major power can affect
the Item in any fashion.

Damage Rating - The damaging effects of Items. Tends to cancel out an 
equal-value defense.  Note that the added durability of the item is not 
protection. It simply prevents the item itself from being destroyed.  This
can also be used to represent poisonous items, including envenomed weapons.
     Extra-Hard [1] - Can impact with great force without being damaged, and
penetrates surfaces that are Resistant to Normal Weapons.  If defined as a
poison, it is potentially fatal to those of Human Endurance (assuming a
direct hit/dose).
     Extra Damage [2] - Increases damage done, and gives added durability.
Penetrates surfaces that are Resistant to Firearms.  Poisons are potentially 
fatal to those of Chaos Endurance.
     Serious Damage [4] - Capable of inflicting moderate damage with even a
minor hit, and has exceptional durability.  Penetrates surfaces that are 
Impervious to Normal Weapons.  Sometimes limited in what it can affect. 
Poisons are potentially fatal to those with an Amber END (not ranked).
     Deadly Damage [8] - Rips through opponents, causing serious 
wounds. Penetrates surfaces that are Impervious to Firearms, and has 
extrordinary durability.  Often limited in what it can affect (GM's 
decision).  Poisons are potentially fatal to those with a Low-Ranked END.
     Primal Damage [16] - Against a particular type of foe (such as Creatures
of Chaos, Scions of Amber, etc.), every hit becomes potentially fatal.  Can 
only be damaged by a major Power.  Any surface relating to its speciality 
(such as Logrus-created items, for Creatures of Chaos), will be penetrated 
with ease, regardless of defensive value.  If a poison, it is potentially 
fatal to those with Mid-Ranked END.

Intelligence - Not only comprehension, but the ability to communicate
with others.
     Animal Intelligence [1] - An Artifact or unintelligent Creature can be
given the ability to speak in the language of the creator (usually
Thari), but with a limited vocabulary.  Intelligence level is the
equivalent of a well-trained dog.
     Human Intelligence [2] - The Artifact or Creature is as intelligent as
the average human, and capable of the full range of human expression,
including speaking, singing, etc.
     Enhanced Intelligence [4] - Better than the average human, the Artifact
or Creature is capable of very complex expression and intelligence,
learning several languages, and otherwise equal to a high-IQ individual.
     Advanced Intelligence [8] - The Item is now imbued with full expression
in any language it knows, can contemplate several lines of thought at
the same time, and otherwise act more intelligent than most beings.
     Quantum Intelligence [16] - The Item now has near-unlimited
comprehension and communication abilities.

Psychic Quality - Confers a limited version of the Psyche attribute,
used mainly for powering mental contacts or powers.  Higher levels may also
be keyed to sensing Psychic phenomena.
     Psychic Sensitivity [1] - Chaos-rank for purposes of mental contact.  For
Artifacts with no intelligence, the ability to recieve commands and
understand specific orders is gained.
     Psychic Awareness [2] - Amber-rank for purposes of mental contact, or
Chaos-rank with the added ability to sense danger.  This danger sense is
roughly equivalent to what a high Psyche individual would feel,
concentrating on the detection of hostile thoughts and emotions directed
toward the owner of the Item (or the Item itself).
     Extraordinary Psychic Sense [4] - Low-Ranked for purposes of mental
contact, or Amber psyche with special sensing capabilities.  Flashes of
insight will allow the sensing of future events, including when its
owner is in danger.  Also permits contact through Shadow with the owner, 
though this is time-consuming, and does not allow for physical transferral.
     Psychic Battery [8] - Mid-Ranked for purposes of mental contact, or
Low-Ranked with special sensing capabilities.
     Supernatural Psychic Power [16] - High-Ranked for purposes of mental
contact, or Mid-Ranked with special sensing capabilities.

Psychic Defense - Covers general resistance to Psychic attack.
     Chaos Resistance [1] - Chaos-level.
     Psychic Neutral [2] - The Item is cloaked versus Psychic detection,
although a detailed check by someone with Ranked Psyche will reveal it.
Actual defense is Amber-level.
     Psychic Barrier [4] - As Psychic Neutral, except with Low to
Mid-Ranked resistance.  Optionally, the Item can instead have a Psychic
Barrier, which makes it resistant to ALL Psychic influence.  This is a
two-way barrier, preventing the Item from using any Psyche-oriented
abilities.  While easily detectable by those with high Psychic
sensitivity, breaking through a Psychic barrier requires a Fiona-level
Psyche, or multiple people with Ranked Psyche working as a group.
     Psychic Shield [8] - Mid to High-Ranked.
     Psychic Block [16] - The Item is not affected by Psyche-based
powers.


ITEM POWERS:

Shadow Movement - Gives the Item limited movement through Shadow. 
     Shadow Trail [1] - Can follow others through Shadow.
     Shadow Path [2] - Can travel to well-known Shadows.
     Shadow Seek [4] - Can travel toward a person or item in Shadow.
Note that this usually involvs traveling through the worst of
"Hellriding" routes, and often is a hit-or-miss process.
     Shadow Walk [8] - Can walk through Shadow like an Amberite.
     Shadow Transport [16] - Can teleport to known areas in Shadow.

Shadow Manipulation - Limited power over aspects of Shadow.  Note that some
uses of this power may require another Item quality or power for full
effectiveness (such as a Damage Rating).
     Shadow Alteration [1] - The Item can change a single aspect of
Shadow.  For example, a sword with Shadow Alteration could manifest fire
upon the blade (additional damage should generally be bought with this).
     Minor Shadow Molding [2] - The Item can change a variety of simple
Shadow items and features.
     Shadow Molding [4] - The Item is capable of altering a wide variety
of Shadow items and features, including slight changes in the
inhabitants of the Shadow.  Note that this is completely ineffective
against anyone with access to a form of power, such as Sorcery,
Shapeshifting, Broken Pattern, etc.
     Advanced Shadow Molding [8] - Can change some of the major features
of a Shadow, such as alteration of probability to a limited extent, the
magical environment, etc.
     Shadowmastery [16] - The Item can manipulate most features of a
Shadow, unless it is under the influence of a major Power, such as
Pattern, etc.

Healing - The ability to repair damage to an Artifact or Creature.
     Item Healing [1] - The item heals as fast as a normal creature. 
     Amber Healing [2] - Amber-level.
     Rapid Healing [4] - Low to Mid-Ranked.
     Exceptional Healing [8] - Mid to High-Ranked.
     Regeneration [16] - Within a matter of minutes, the Artifact or
Creature will heal any damage done to it.  Even regrowing lost parts is
quick, requiring less than an hour.  Note that this will take a toll on
the Stamina of the Item, generally rendering it inoperative for a time.

Shape-Shifting - The ability for an Item to alter its form.  Qualities
and Powers carry over to all forms.
     Alternate Form/Shape [1] - One alternate form, described when it is
created.
     Named and Numbered Forms/Shapes [2] - Several forms, not to exceed
twelve, chosen when the Item is created.
     Limited Shape Shift [4] - Can assume the shape of any animal or
item of comparable size and mass.  Initially limited to a few forms, the
Item can gradually learn new ones.
     Shape Shift [8] - The item has full Shape Shifting abilities.  It
can learn a new form with minimal practice, accellerate its healing
rate, and absorb/eject mass.
     Advanced Shifting [16] - In addition to the above, the Item has
additional capabilities in an area.  Examples include, but are not
limited to: Dimentional Shifting (chinging position in space, or even
time), Component Shifting (can subdivide into several parts), etc.

Item Trump Images - Bestows Trump capabilities.  Can only be created by
Trump Artists.
     Contains Trump Image [1] - The Item doubles as a Trump, holding a single
Trump image.
     Personal Trump Deck [2] - The Item holds several images, but is limited
to those personally created by the Trump Artist.
     Powered By Trump [4] - In addition to being able to hold Trump images,
the Item is considered directly powered by the energies of Trump.
     Trump Link [8] - The item is capable of maintaining a permanent Trump
link, which can be used in several ways.  For example, a ring could be
made that could transport itself (and the wearer, since Trump is not
limited to single-object transport) to the other end of the link at any
time.  Note that such a link can be broken just like any other Trump 
connection.
     Trump Icon [16] - The Item is a virtual Trump computer.  It can access
any known person or place with the powers of Trump, and do nearly
anything that can be done with Trump images.  Ghostwheel's capabilities are
an example of this.

Power Word Capability - Can use one or more Power Words, powered by the
Item's Stamina, and using Psychic Quality to determine the effect.
     Single-Word Capacity [1] - Can hold a single Power Word (Basic Words
only).
     Named and Numbered Words [2] - Can hold either named and numbered
Power Words, or a single Advanced Power Word.
     Advanced Power Words [4] - Holds either named and numbered Advanced
Power Words, or a single Exalted Power Word.
     Exalted Power Words [8] - Holds named and numbered Exalted Power
Words.
     Runic Mastery [16] - Holds all the Power Words possessed by the
creator.

Spell Storage Capability - Allows an Item to "Rack" spells.
     Single Spell Capability [1] - Can rack a single spell.  Requires a
magic wielder to invoke.
     Named and Numbered Spells [2] - Can rack named and numbered spells.
     Rack and Use Spells [4] - Can rack and use named and numbered
spells.  The effectiveness of any spell cast by the Item is based on its
Psychic Quality.
     Spell Processor [8] - The Item can design spells.  The amount of
time needed to create a new spell is based on the item's Intelligence
and Psychic Quality (items in personal Shadows can also be affected by 
Control of Contents and/or Control of Time Flow).  It also have the 
capability of racking and using spells, as above.  A Spikard is an example
of this, with the main portion in a fast-time Shadow.
     Spell Library [16] - Holds an extensive collection of spells.  Any
spell known by the item can be created and racked in a very short time
(roughly a minute, modified by Intelligence,  Psychic Quality, and, if the
item is in an appropiate Shadow, Control of Contents/Time Flow).  It also has the 
abilities of a Spell Processor, as above.  

COST MULTIPLIERS:

Transferral - The first multiplier is for if the item loses the power when 
it is transferred, while the second is used if the item retains the power, 
as well as allowing the character to use it.  The multiple is applied to the 
Quality or Power being transferred.
     Confer Quality [*2/*3] - Allows the user to use the Quality, in
addition to the Item.
     Confer Power [*3/*4] - Allows the user to user the Power, in addition
to the Item.

Implanted Item Qualities/Powers - This basically allows the character to buy 
an item quality or power as an actual power of the character.  It generally 
cannot be taken away, though this will depend on the specifics of the power 
and GM fiat.  As for transferral, the multiple is applied to the Quality or 
Power in question.
     Implant Quality [*4] - Gives an Item Quality to a character.
     Implant Power [*5] - Gives an Item Power to a character.

Quantity - Allows the character to have multiples of a certain power.  The
multiple is applied to the total cost of the item, after all other
multipliers have been taken into account.  Note that while each item must
have the same powers, they can have different, set forms.  Thus, a Named and
Numbered set of Extra-Hard weapons may include 3 swords, 2 daggers, and an
axe.
     Unique [*1] - A single Item.
     Named and Numbered [*2] - Up to a dozen of the Item.
     Horde [*3] - An extremely large number, centered in one location.
On short notice, up to 50 or so may be found.
     Shadow-Wide [*4] - Can be found in Horde qualities everywhere in a
Shadow.
     Cross-Shadow Enviromental [*5] - Found in every Shadow that
contains a particular environment.
     Ubiquitous [*6] - Found throughout Shadow.

Copyright 1994, 1995, 1996 by Casey McGirt