Squirrel Attack Operation Get MR Jones Nuts

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Squirrel Attack!
You hold in your hand a complete role playing game
book with several unique features. First, it contains a
system called Iridium Lite. Lite systems are compact
by definition and do not contain rules for every
situation. The assumption is that the game master
and the players can work out anything that falls
through the cracks. This is not to say the system is
not complete, merely open to extension.
Secondly, the characters of this story are pre-genned
and have goals. You can certainly create your own
characters and there are rules for generating them
but the best results come from using the pre-genned
characters. The goals are defined and arbitrated by
the players and the game master. These goals are
given points and measure how well the character is
played.
Thirdly, this is not a game of anthropomorphoids or
animals with human traits. This is a game of
squirrels who lived among fairies and gained some
small amount of intelligence. Physically the
squirrels are just animals.
Finally, the narrowly focused setting allows for vast
expansion. The adventure is designed for one night
of play but can be stretched into a long running
campaign if desired.
Keep in mind that this game is meant to be
humorous. A serious campaign might be played but
how serious can you be about squirrels.
Enjoy!
Written By: William Corrie Edited by: Linda Corrie
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Annut, The First

The Seven Houses of Annut
Religions of Nuttopia
5
6
6
THE CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
THE ORDER OF THE BRAZIL NUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
THE CHIPMONKS OF THE ORDER OF ASSISI . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tribes of the Squirrel Kin

GREY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUIRRELFERATU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUIRRELCANTHROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHIPMUNKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magics of the Squirrel Kin

CALM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISTRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVISIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REGENERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TELESKIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enemies of the Squirrel Kin
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
DARK RAT HORDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HAWK REICH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ANMEOW AND HER CAT KIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Crisis in Nuttopia
The Characters
17
17
GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIR GRAIS DENWUTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LENNY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BASTION NUTTFELLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMRADE NUTSKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRUCE LEROI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DONNABELLE PEANUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Characters
32
BRUTUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MR. JONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JONES JUNIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ROMMEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mr. Jones Grove
18
18
20
23
25
27
30
32
34
36
37
39
ACORN GROVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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ABANDONED SHED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PEANUT GROVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PECAN GROVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
39
39
40
The Main House
40
GROUND FLOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MR. JONES BEDROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
KITCHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SECOND FLOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MIDDLE BEDROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BASEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Tool Shed
42
NUT STORAGE ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

GARBAGE/SCRAP ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The Green House
43
CLOSET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
STORE ROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BRAZIL NUT TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Map: Mr. Jones Farmhouse

Maps: Mr. Jones Groves
Maps: Nuttopia
Iridium Lite
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48
50
51
BASIC POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CHARACTER CREATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
STATISTIC CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SKILL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
KARMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
UNSKILLED ATTEMPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
UNSKILLED WEAPON USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
COMBAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
OPTIONAL ROLL UNDER ATTACK RESOLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PROFESSION PATHS AND CAREERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Skills
56
INTELLECTUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ANATOMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ARCHAEOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BONESETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
FIRST AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
INVESTIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LANGUAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
LAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SURGERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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MOVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CLIMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HORSEMANSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
PILOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
RUNNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SWIMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ARMOR FORGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ELECTRONICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
EXPLOSIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
GUNSMITHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
METAL WORKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ROPE USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
FIGHTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ARMOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
PARRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
THROWN WEAPON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
TRACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
UNARMED COMBAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
VARIOUS WEAPON USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Targeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
THIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ACROBATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DETECT TRAPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DISARM TRAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
MEDITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
MOVE SILENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
MOVE IN SHADOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
OPEN LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PERFORMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ACTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DECEPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DIPLOMACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
INITIATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ORATORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SEDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
STAGE MAGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Effects
61
FATIGUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CONTESTED EFFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Equipment In Iridium Lite
62
ARMOR FOR IRIDIUM LITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Experience
64
AWARDING EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
SPENDING EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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ANNUT, THE FIRST
When man was young and first walked the Earth all was a paradise. At
his side was Annut the first Squirrel. They frolicked and danced,
celebrating life and the joys of living. Annut gathered foods for Man
and protected him from wild animals who would do him harm. More
importantly, Annut guarded Mans babies from the dreaded Cat spirit
Anmeow.
Now it came to pass that Anmeow grew tired of her endless battles
and defeat at the paws of Annut. In a fit of rage, she made a vow with
the Dark Rat Horde to finish man.
T
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F
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For the centuries that the paths have been hidden Annuts descendants
have lived in peace. The part of the Other World they claimed was
named Nuttopia and in it the Great Tree grew. It provided all the nuts
that the Rodent Kin could want. Abundant food and eternal summers
made this portion of the Other World a paradise. The descendants of
Annut found centuries of peace there, amongst other creatures who
took little notice of them.
Anmeow and her kind grew in number and a fickle affection was
granted Man. As long as Man worshipped, clothed and fed her kind,
Anmeow was pleased. Her conscious was not clean though and her
kind took to hunting Annut and the Dark Rat Horde. They could not
follow the paths to the Other World for the Dark Rat Horde had
hidden it to all who were not Rodent Kin.
N N U T
See, Man, I am far more useful than that worthless Annut, purred
Anmeow. Man looked down at the purring cat and saw all the fallen
Dark Rats and embraced her. They forgot about Annut and his kind
except as tree dwellers.
Fear me Man, I am Cat, hear me roar! Meow! Her howls were heard
through the night and the Dark Rat Horde beckoned to her call. The
Horde descended on Man and disease followed. Man asked Annut for
help but brave though he was, he was no match for the Horde. The
disease spread and many grew ill. Into this, Anmeow came slaying the
Dark Rat Horde before her. They fled, betrayed, but not before taking
Annut and his kin to the Other World.
As time passed, slowly as it does in the Other World, the Rodent Kin
grew and evolved, often bringing affectations of Man to them in
Nuttopia. Some of the Rodent Kin visited the mortal realm. From
these Rodent Kin, much was learned of the growth and evolution of
Man. The Squirrels left behind became dumb and simple creatures
hiding in trees and the prey of cats and dogs. The legacy of Anmeow
became instinct as her kind were similarly decreased. Back to the
realm of Nuttopia were brought the ideas of Religion and Nobility.
There had always been the belief, the very knowledge, of Mother
Earth. The guardian spirit of life was respected by all but the Black
squirrels and the Dark Rat Horde. To rule over the Rodent Kin the
Grey Squirrels rose up from Annuts direct line and Macadamia the
First took the throne.
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The Black Squirrels never acknowledged the rule of the Grey and they
set a kingdom apart, at the root of the Tree of Life. Here, in the deep
tunnels of the Underworld, the path to the Mortal Realm was their
home. All who would pass into the Mortal Realm must meet their toll.
The final affront to Mother Nature came when Rodentia slew the
Good King Pecan. Mother Nature punished not only Rodentia but also
all the Black squirrels who were involved. They were turned white,
their eyes pink and sensitive to light but worse of all, they were made
creatures of the Underworld, Squirrelferatu.
Nuttopia began to splinter shortly after this and the Shire was founded
outside the Tree of Life. It was the first settlement of this type. The
idea spread and the Greenwold and Grassers Island were next. They
were treated as duchies and ruled by Grey Squirrel nobles but always
seemed apart and somehow less than the splendid duchies of the Tree.
These rural cousins had a rougher life than their gentile brethren but
many argue a more robust one as well.
THE SEVEN HOUSES
OF
ANNUT
Before the renaissance came to Nuttopia, life was simple. Little had
changed since the arrival of the Rodent Kin, for the amount of rule the
Squirrel Kin required was minimal. Then the first house was
established, called simply Annut. The Grey Squirrels claimed the need
for order amongst the growing population of Squirrel Kin and the
greater Rodent Kin. In quick succession the rest followed claiming
control of different areas on the Tree of Life.
The Walnuts, a reasonable and steadfast clan, claimed the Temple.
The Annut house claimed the Great Hall and the surrounding
chambers as their personal lands. The Pistashio house, full of fire and
quick to fight, founded the Wold. Vain and always plotting, the
Almondine house controls most of the supply of nuts from the Shire.
The Hortus have guarded the Passages to the Underworld for
centuries. Their task has taken a toll on their numbers and they are the
only noble house to practice adoption of other squirrels and rodents.
RELIGIONS
OF
NUTTOPIA
The religions of Nuttopia are a strange blend of Mortal world religion

and those of the Other World. The Squirrel Kin generally do not take
religion very seriously although they do suffer bursts of religious
fervor. Typically they rally around a charismatic religious leader but
quickly lose interest in favor of pursuing food or land.
With this understanding, the Squirrel Kin does have its priests, monks
and consecrated knights. These are usually individual Rodent Kin
called to the service of their patron. They receive magical powers if
they perform the will of their patron.
The best known of these religious orders is the Church, a group of
priest-squirrels dedicated to gathering nuts for Mother Earth. Their
militant right arm is the Order of the Brazil Nut. These nights have
dedicated themselves to the Quest for the Holy Brazil Nut, a mythical
nut purported to have the power to raise the dead and make a wicked
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good nut butter. Finally, on Grassers Island, the chipmunks have a
monastery dedicated to the patron saint Francis of Assisi. The
monastery is simply referred to as Assisi and is situated in a cluster of
oak on a hill. The monks hope to one day meet Saint Francis but have
little hope of finding the passage to the Mortal Realm that opens on
the correct year. Still, they hope and search.
THE CHURCH
May the Mother bless you with nuts. - Benediction
OF THE BRAZIL NUT

Dont Mess with Mother Nature! - Battle cry
The Order was founded hundreds of years ago by Sir Lumpnutt, a

Grey noble who purportedly tasted the nut butter of a Brazil Nut. The
rind is kept as a holy artifact and has the powers of healing. The
knights have pledged to guard the rind with their lives.
OF THE ORDER OF
If you dont like our shells,
You can go to Hell - Vespers prayer
ASSISI
The Chipmonks of
Assisi are known
for their ability to
calm wild animals,
the respect for their
surroundings and
their
fine
craftmanship.
Their trade skills
have served them
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THE CHIPMONKS
The knights make their home in the Temple of the Tree of Life. Their
leader, Sir Gruffnutt, is a stern master but very fair. He expects the
knights to maintain order and protect the artifacts of the Temple
regardless of the dangers they face. The knights, all 42 of them, are
often questing far outside the borders of Nuttopia to all parts of the
Other World. There are always at least ten knights present at the
temple and anywhere from ten to twenty squires.
O F
The other relic held in the Temple is the remains of Sir Lumpnutt.
Supposedly, after a courageous battle against the Dark Rat Horde
where Sir Lumpnutt was slain, his remains were bathed in light and
the Dark Rat Horde was forced to retreat. To this day, his knights carry
a bone fragment of the brave knight as ward against the Horde.
E L I G I O N S
THE ORDER
The Church is dedicated to Mother Earth. The area of the Tree of Life
is dedicated to her temples. She visits the Squirrel Kin in times of
need and was present when Annut and his kin arrived in the other
word. It is said that it was Mother Earth who protected the Squirrel
Kin from the Dark Rat Horde.
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other Rodent Kin. This is sold in leaf weights and is considered the
best in the land.
O F
T H E
Q U I R R E L
I N
In addition, they have the only rodent library, deep in their nests in the
Assisi Monastery, on the insides of acorn shells. They are diligent in
guarding this knowledge and all manner of information is stored in
their libraries.
TRIBES
OF THE
SQUIRREL KIN
In the beginning, there was only one tribe and they were all grey
furred and of the same ancestry, descendants of Annut. Then Chester,
the son of Annut, climbed the Tree of Life. He climbed for days and
grew thirsty and hungry but finally he was at the top. He reached out
but stopped when he heard a booming voice proclaim that the sky was
not for him. He denied the voice, thinking of his struggle to reach the
top. He reached out and touching the sky he was struck down.
He fell for days and when he reached the foot of the tree there was a
great crash and the land shook, the Tree of Life swayed. The wrath of
the creator was upon all the Squirrel Kin. Annut, bent with age, called
out to the Mother to save his children. She intervened but told Annut
that there would be a price to pay. He solemnly agreed and she rose
into the sky.
For three days the sun did not set and the wind stood still. At the end
of that time, there was a single mighty thunder clap and suddenly the
different tribes of Squirrel Kin were made from the children of Annut.
They had been split into the Grey, Red, Black and Flying Squirrel
Tribes.
This change at first seemed a small price to pay for the mercy of the
Creator. As time passed, though, the differences became more and
more clear. The first wars over territory led to the eventual adoption of
the Grey Tribe as nobles since they most looked like Annut. As Annut
passed from the Other World to be with the Mother, he bade them to
live in peace in one tree or many under the rule of the Grey. This has
held to present.
R I B E S
GREY
Nuttopia needs us, as the body needs the heart to tell it what it
wants.
The Grey Squirrels are the direct descendants of Annut. They rule
Nuttopia as a noble class. They are by far the most educated of the
Squirrel Kin and also the most self important. They often feel the need
to control all activity in the immediate area, enhancing their reputation
as controlling megalomaniacs.
After the creation of the tribes, the Grey were the strongest but their
power has since waned. Some say the favor of Mother Nature has
been withdrawn while others say it is the policies of the Grey and their
insular nature that has caused them to decrease. Whatever the reason,
the Grey tribe looks more and more to the other tribes for aid and
strength.
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BLACK
If they do not love us, let them fear us.
RED
To each according to his nuts, from each according to his ability to
pick those nuts.
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Reds have a level of survival skills that go beyond that of most Rodent
Kin. They try to convert others to their views of social revolution and
rule of the people by the people. It has been a dangerous road as the
Greys have denied the Rodent Kin their voice, stopping assemblies
and breaking up any meetings or unions. The Reds have their own
leader though, Linseed, whose powerful oration ensures the
Movement goes forward. The Red Squirrel knows it is his personal
duty to spread the word and does so at every turn.
Q U I R R E L
The Red tribe accepts the rule of the Grey tribe grudgingly, fighting
for more representation in the Great Hall and a larger say in their self
rule. The Red tribe have moved away from the Tree to a distance that
many Greys believe is dangerous. It is their tenacity and perseverance
have enabled them to move the boundaries of Nuttopia far beyond
what the Greys ever thought possible.
The Red tribe is the largest by far. They have spread to the Shire and
even have colonies in the Green Wold and Grassers Island amongst
the chipmunks. They are influenced by modern beliefs from the
Mortal Realm, mixing various ideologies to describe the world they
live in.
T H E
They also have no love for the Grey house of Hortus. The Black tribe
view them as their keepers and hold them in contempt.
O F
The Black tribe has a hard life and no squirrel will argue that. They
bring this on themselves, though, by cavorting with the Hawk Reich
and the Dark Rat Horde. They also have an unwavering belief in their
superiority to other squirrels. Their views on other species is even less
complimentary.
R I B E S
The Black tribe blames the Grey tribe for their current status. They
maintain that Mother Nature never hears any of their prayers since the
priest of the Temple drown them out. Whether this is true cannot be
said but the Black tribe believes it.
Banished to the UnderWorld for their evil, only a few were to become
the Squirrelferatu. Most of the Black tribe guard the entrances to the
Mortal Realm. This is their penance for the misdeeds of Rodentia who
slew Good King Pecan. Those that were not directly involved were
banished to the UnderWorld. Some visit the surface but avoid the light
of the sun as it is painful to them. Even the moon causes some
discomfort.
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FLYING
R I B E S
O F
T H E
Q U I R R E L
I N
L i f e i s t o o s h o r t t o s ta y
grounded!
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Flying Squirrel Kin are varied

in size and structure but all are
nomadic, moving well beyond
the borders of Nuttopia and
back again. They travel alone
or in small troupes trading
stories and work for food.
Physically, the Flying tribe is
one of the only Squirrel Kin
with a large amount of variety
in appearance and size. They
range from only a few inches in
length to the size of a raccoon.
Their colors also range from
dark red to brown to black.
They all have membranes between the front and back legs allowing
them to glide.
The Flying tribe has learned a great deal from the fairies who inhabit
the Other World. From them, the Flying squirrels have learned magic
that allows them to fly longer and under power. This gives them a
distinct advantage over squirrels in the Mortal World. They are proud
of their abilities and seldom share this magic with other Squirrel Kin.
SQUIRRELFERATU
All are our Prey...Um, Pra...Um, Prayer...No, that isnt right. Can
we start over?
The Squirrelferatu are
Squirrels who were cursed
due to their involvement in
the assassination of Good
King Pecan. They were
cursed to never know the
warmth of the sun or the
peace of the grave. These
Squirrel Kin are more a
group of afflicted than an
actual tribe. They come
from any tribe and must
feed on the life of other
creatures in order to
quench the growing hunger
inside them. This is a
hunger that never kills but
slowly consumes them.
The Squirrelferatu know no rest while the hunger is upon them.
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So strong is the Hunger that they may attack even those they consider
their allies. The Black Tribe his lived with them in the Under World
for centuries and has grown to accept the sacrifice of some of their
kind to the Squirrelferatu in exchange for their aid and mercy.
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The Squirrelcanthrope are

the
product
of
lycanthropes that wander
t h e O t h e r Wo r l d . A
Squirrel Kin was once
bitten by one as it
wandered, maddened,
through Nuttopia. He
lived long enough to
spread the curse. For
centuries it has grown and
waned in power, always
bringing a form of
madness with it.
Q U I R R E L
The Hunt drives me...where I cannot say...what I do not

know...why, because I can...what was I saying? Oh, I already did
that one, sorry. Can we start over?
SQUIRRELCANTHROPE
T H E
The Squirrelferatu cannot abide by the meat of a nut. Any touch of nut
meat causes their skin to burn and their fur to fall out. It will not kill
them but it can hurt them and the wounds never heal. Sunlight causes
them to lose all their physical abilities as well as the use of their
magic. In sunlight they may be killed. All physical stats for the
Squirrelferatu drop to 1 if they are in direct sunlight.
O F
Many view the Squirrelferatu as a spreading cancer in Nuttopia. The

Hortus family has fought a long battle to contain the Squirrelferatu to
the Under World but some have escaped to the Mortal World. Often
mistaken for mortal albino squirrels, the Squirrelferatu who escape
make the most of this deception.
R I B E S
Their centuries of existence has allowed extensive study of magic.

They have mastered the powers of invisibility and distraction. These
powers allow them to attack their prey at will. If a Squirrelferatu bites
a victim they must make a save vs. their PIE on a d20 to resist the
spread of the curse to them.
The overpowering angst that has consumed the Squirrelferatu in

centuries past has become more and more a sense of apathy. They are
unable to die except in the most gruesome manner of mangling and
dismemberment or by being smashed entirely flat. Some have taken
this way out but a botched job leaves them in a worse way than if they
had never tried. Mother Nature was not pleased with their actions and
she has a long memory.
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R I B E S
O F
T H E
Q U I R R E L
I N
Any who are affected with Squirrelcanthropy develop a madness. It

grows with the waxing of the moon but is always present to a certain
degree. Those Squirrelcanthrope who live any period of time in
Nuttopia learn tricks to control their insanity. Muttering to an invisible
friend, or chatting with the Fae all make for a good cover amongst the
Squirrel Kin if not exercised too often.
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Squirrelcanthropes can be
killed with a sprig of
belladonna. Its mere
presence causes them to
revert to their original
Squirrel form but greatly
weakened. The slightest
t a s t e o f b e l l a d o nn a i s
instantly fatal.
The Squrrelferatu may
learn new shapes to
change into but they all
begin with the Raccoon.
No one is sure of the
origin of the Raccoon
form or why the
Lycanthrope did not pass
along the wolf form.
Regardless,
the
Squirrelcanthrope
becomes a maddened
raging Raccoon who knows no allies during the full moon. During the
rest of the month they may change and retain their intellect, such as it
is.
The anguish of the Squirrelcanthrope is only matched by that of the
Squirrelferatu. These groups are mortal enemies, although even they
do not know the reason why. Sometimes they must agree to disagree
since neither side has the power to completely destroy the other.
The Squirrelcanthrope regenerates one point of Fortitude for each
rank of Regenerate. So, if they have a rank of three in Regenerate,
then the Squirrelcanthrope regains three points in all damaged areas
each round. This continues to work as long as the their head is still
attached to their body and they have not ingested or come near any
belladonna.
CHIPMUNKS
The Chipmunks live in an abandoned termite mound on Grassers
Island. They are actually part of the Rodent Kin but are close allies of
the Squirrel Kin. Their king, Good King Alvin, rules a prosperous and
peaceful kingdom. He has expanded their city as their numbers have
grown. His people trade nutbutter with the Squirrel Kin of Nuttopia
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for nuts and acorn shells. Both sides are very dependant on the trade
that has grown between their two people.
OF THE
SQUIRREL KIN
The magic the Squirrel Kin practice comes from the fairies who live in
the Other World. Over the centuries the different tribes have learned
various spells and powers.
CALM
CHANGE
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When not on a full moon, activation is CON + Change + Anatomy.

It costs two Fatigue to change to a form and two Fatigue to change
back. During a full moon, a Squirrelcanthrope changes instantly in
the direct light of the moon. No activation is needed during this time
but fatigue is spent to change to and from Raccoon form.
This is the power of the Squirrelcanthrope to shed its squirrel form

and assume another. Most Squirrelcanthropes only learn their cursed
Raccoon form. Some of the older squirrels study the anatomy of other
animals and learn how to assume their form.
Q U I R R E L
Activation for Calm is PIE + Calm + Meditation. It costs two

Fatigue to cast and the target receives a save vs. their WIS - Rank of
Calm on a d20. Should the target be attacked while Calm is in effect
the spell is broken. This is not mind control and only puts the target
in a calm state, ceasing hostilities; i.e. a guard dog becomes calm,
not attacking but does not let anyone pass.
Calm is usually a spell known to the Chipmonks of the Order of Assisi

but some Squirrel Kin have been known to learn its power. Calm is a
spell that comes from inner peace as much as any magical power and
needs a focused and serene spirit to guide it.
T H E
MAGICS
O F
The Chipmunks have a magic that allows them to calm creatures.

They do not control the animals, but rather turn anger and hatred into
peace and friendship.
A G I C S
They worship the creator and Mother Nature but express this through
quiet reflection and recording of the histories. They do this by
following an example brought back from the Mortal World. They have
formed Monasteries. They revere the Saint Francis of Assisi. They
follow his example of trade and economics as well as kindness to
animals. Through this study they have glimpsed some of the inner
workings of the universe and applied them to their life.
The Chipmunks generally live a life of peace and intellectual pursuits.

They fled with Annut when he came to the Other World and lived with
the Squirrels for a time but found they needed their own space.
Grassers Island seemed the logical choice. The common Chipmunk
loves song and singing as well as dancing and feasting. They can be
very serious when they need to be but prefer a loose and wild lifestyle.
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CLING
O F
T H E
Q U I R R E L
I N
The power to cling to trees is possessed by all Squirrel Kin and even
the Chipmunks but only a few have taken it to a magical art form.
With this power the squirrel may cling to any surface, smooth or
rough, vertical or horizontal or even while the surface is being shaken.
The activation for Cling is AGL + Cling + Climb. A GM may choose
to have a check made when changing surfaces, in extreme
circumstances (clinging to a flailing arm) or when changing
surfaces (going from a rock wall to a wooden roof. This depends on
the flow of play as to how often a check is needed. This spell costs 1
fatigue to activate.
DODGE
Dodge allows a squirrel to accelerate for an instant as an attack is
incoming. This causes the attack to miss although it appears it should
have hit. This spell only works against one attack per round and takes
the action of the caster. The caster may still move at full speed.
Activation for this spell is AGL + Dodge + Running Skill.
DISTRACTION
Distraction creates a sound which attracts the attention of a creature.
Distraction does not work if the target is focused on the caster but
does work if they are focused on something else. For instance, if a
Squirrelferatu is staring down a wild boar and casts Distraction, the
boar is aware of the sound but may choose to ignore it. However, if
the same boar is chasing the Squirrelferatus companions when the
spell is cast then it would veer off towards the new noise.
The noise may be created in any direction that the caster can see. In
other words, the caster cannot make the sound come from around the
corner. If the target cannot hear the sound (i.e. deaf, loud
thunderstorm, etc.) then they are not affected.
Activation for this spell is WIS + Distraction + Deception. This spell
costs one Fatigue.
A G I C S
FLY
Fly is a spell that is most common with the Flying tribe. It greatly
enhances their natural gliding skill and allows them to launch from the
ground as though they had done so from a high tree. For someone not
of the Flying Tribe this works more like a powerful jump allowing
them to travel 10 feet per rank of the spell. For those of the Flying
Tribe the distance is doubled.
The activation for this spell is AGL + Fly + Flight. It costs one
Fortitude and the flyer may only carry what they normally could
carry on the ground.
HEAL
Healing is at the heart of the Order of the Brazil Nut and the teachings
of the Chipmonks Order of Assisi. They study long and hard to aid
those who are in pain or wounded. Their powers of healing work on
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both wounds and diseases. Diseases are more difficult and may incur
minuses to their activation, reflecting how advanced the disease is or
how virulent.
INVISIBILITY
T H E
Activation is PIE + Invisibility + Move Silent. This must be made

when the spell is cast. The spell costs one Fatigue for every round it
is maintained. While the spell is being maintained the squirrel may
move at normal speeds but must maintain concentration or the
invisibility fails.
O F
Invisibility allows a squirrel to disappear from sight. They still make

noise and leave tracks but are not visible to the naked eye. Many tribes
use this spell but it is a speciality of the Squirrelferatu. The caster may
extend the invisibility to others at a cost of one additional Fortitude
per round.
N E M I E S
Activation for Healing is INT + Heal + Medicine. Healing restores

five Fortitude points for each Fatigue point spent. So, if five Fatigue
are spent then twenty-five Fortitude are healed. For diseases, the
standard is three Fatigue but the GM may assess more if the disease
has advanced or is exceptionally resistant to healing.
Healing wounds is easier but is only a form of accelerated mending of

tissues. For healing wounds the damage must be repaired in order to
allow the wound to knit properly;i.e. a broken leg must have the bone
set before Healing is applied.
REGENERATE
TELESKIP
ENEMIES
OF THE
I N
The activation of this spell is WIL + Teleskip + Stage Magic. If failed

the squirrel is not teleported. The squirrel will never teleport into a
wall but may teleport across water. The squirrel may also teleport
with anything they are touching but must travel with it; i.e. they
cannot teleport something away from them.
This spell allows short distance teleportation. It causes the caster to

travel in a random direction for up to twice the rank of the spell in
feet. For instance, a rank three Teleskip allows the caster to teleport in
a random direction for six feet. All squirrel tribes may use this spell.
Q U I R R E L
Activation is automatic when damage is taken. If the caster is not

dead the cost is one Fatigue. If the power must raise him from the
dead then the caster recovers full Fortitude but has no Fatigue
points left.
Regenerate is a natural ability of the Squirrelcanthrope. It allows them

to regenerate damage done to them even from beyond death. The only
way to stop this power is to dismember the body or sprinkle the
remains with belladonna. Also, fire damage does not regenerate.
SQUIRREL KIN
The Squirrel Kin of Nuttopia have enemies as well as allies in the

Other World. Many of the Grey tribe claim the enemies are those
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DARK RAT HORDE

The Dark Rat Horde is a cross between a demon escaped from the
Under World and a den of rats. They are older than Man and have
wandered the Mortal World for ages. Man has been their enemy from
their first encounter.
They travel in three forms depending on which world they are in.
While in the Other World they take the form of a diseased giant rat
rooting and smelling of decay. In the Under World they take the form
of a swarm of flies that strip the flesh from a squirrels body in
seconds. In the Mortal World they take the form of a swarm of rats.
The swarm obscures any details of individual bodies. It moves like a
living carpet stirring dread and fear in the heart of any living creature
it approaches.
The Horde is more than a group of rats, it is an embodiment of evil
cohesively formed into one being. It is a creature whose goals are to
see the destruction of Man in a war that he does not even know he is
in. The Horde seeks retribution for the attacks that Man has
knowingly and unknowingly perpetrated on the Rat Kin.
The Squirrel Kin are a part of the
Dark Rat Hordes hatred since Annut
was friend of Man. When its plan
failed and it took Annut and the
Squirrel Kin through the Under
World to the Other World, the Horde
expected to be worshipped as a god.
Annut banished it from Nuttopia
when its true nature was discovered.
With the aid of Mother Nature,
Annut and his Squirrel Kin were able
to force it to always show its true
form on whatever plane it stood.
Before this, the Dark Rat Horde
could assume a pleasing shape to
N E M I E S
O F
T H E
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I N
inhabitants of the Other World jealous of their position as favored

children of Mother Earth. Others say arrogance and unfair economic
trade policies have brought this on the Squirrel Kin of Nuttopia.
Regardless of the origins, the following are but a sample of Nuttopias
enemies.
fool the unwary.

In practice, the Horde is unkillable in any form. It is possible to drive
it off with the use of light. It cannot abide sunlight, moonlight or any
form of artificial light. In addition, if mistletoe is held in front of it and
the name of Mother Earth invoked then the Horde will break and run.
HAWK REICH
The Hawk Reich despises the Flying Squirrel Kin and by extension all
their inferior brethren. They live beyond Grassers Island and are a
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constant threat not only to the Squirrel Kin but also to the Chipmunks.
They raid into Nuttopia on cleansing missions. During these attacks
the Hawk Reich fighters take prisoners as well as killing many
outright. These onslaughts have intensified in recent years to the point
where officials talk of return strikes into Hawk Reich territory. Most
Squirrel Kin abhor the loss of life such a war would cause.
The Hawks are ruled by Rolf Dieters, a master flyer and the perfect
Hawk specimen. He has ruled for twelve years and is surely the cause
of the recent increase in hostilities. Any attempts by Nuttopia at
negotiations have met with their ambassadors being eaten.
IN
NUTTOPIA
A blight has come to the kingdom of Nuttopia and the king is trying to
hide how bad it is. His daughter, the Princess Cashew, decided to aid
her kingdom and has assembled a band from all the tribes who
answered her call.
The blight has destroyed all the nuts in Nuttopia. Without more
supplies squirrels will start dying alongside the chipmunks. There are
other sources of nuts in the Other World but they are far away, too far
away. One of the affects of bringing nuts through the Under World
from the Mortal World to the Other World is that they multiply. If one
nut is brought back for each tribe there will be enough to feed
everyone through the winter.
U T T O P I A
CRISIS
She and her kind will hinder any activity that might aid the Squirrel
Kin. Her voice can be heard on the Mortal World by any cat and they
will obey her.
I N
AND HER CAT KIN

Anmeow has been thought dead for millennia but she has come to live
in the Other World unbeknownst to the Squirrel Kin. She lives far
from Nuttopia with her offspring. Her plans against the Squirrel Kin
are subtle. She still nurses the hatred she had for Annut despite his
passing. She has made unholy deals with demons of the Under World
in order to extend her life. She is old and wrinkled with skin that
hangs in folds but she is still powerful. Her magic is of a most ancient
form, practised before Man walked the earth.
R I S I S
ANMEOW
It is not known if the Hawk Reich is behind this latest trouble in

Nuttopia but they are suspected. As well, they have many contacts and
agents in the Mortal World and may move against any who seek a
solution to troubles there.
THE CHARACTERS
The following characters can be used as templates and the primary

players in the mission. The GM may run any extra characters if there
are not enough players. A note on Squirrel Character Creation, no
Squirrel may have over a 3 STR. If a GM wishes to allow custom
squirrel creation, then the rules in the Iridium Lite section of this book
are followed with the above exception.
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GOALS
Goals are a measure of the players ability to relate to the character.
The GM and the players as a whole determine if the Goals have been
met and if the points are allotted. This is a means of determining a
winner in the role-playing scenario. Each Squirrel may carry one nut
in each check for a total of two nuts. They may use nets or bags to
carry more but must locate the materials to make them.
SIR GRAIS
DENWUTT
Mr. Jones is not our enemy, merely our salvation. - On Mr. Jones
The innocent must be protected. The Baby is no threat to us. Let

him be. - On Jones Junior
H E
H A R A C T E R S
A good fight at last! - On Brutus and Rommel

To walk with evil is to be unclean. Stand away Accursed. - On
Squirrelferatu
The people are here to serve. Are you daft!- On the Red Tribe
The Grey serve the will of Mother Nature. They are the only ones
who can know her. - On the Grey Tribe
Hunting them down is the only solution. To think I must work with
one. - On Squirrelcanthrope
Curs of the Under World, and well rid of them. -On Black Tribe
A shifty sort but on the right side. - On Flying Tribe
The Chipmunks, funny little fellows. - On Chipmunks
Sir Grais is a conservative in the House of Walnut and has served the
Temple of the Order of the Brazil Nut for two years. He apprenticed as
a young squirrel and showed great aptitude. He excelled in combat
and in his theological studies and seemed favored by Mother Nature in
his daring deeds. He fought as a squire and for the last two years as a
knight against the Hawk Reich. He is no stranger to pain and death but
values life all the more for his experiences.
He is often misunderstood by his peers. He is strict in his code of
sparing the innocent and showing mercy to the vanquished.
STATISTICS
SPELLS
DESCRIPTION
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STAT RNK MOD TOT
STR
Heal
13
AGL
10
Cling
10
14
CON
10
Dodge
10
12
DEX
APP
WIS
Armor Use (L)
INT
Climb
10
13
CHA
10
First Aid
SKILLS
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STATISTICS
SPELLS
DESCRIPTION
STAT RNK MOD TOT
PIE
Initiate
12
WIL
Medicine
LUC
Running
10
12
DEF
13
Tracking
12
BASE FOR
20
Unarmed Combat
10
19
KARMA
FATIGUE
18
FORTITUDE
10
2 - R. Arm
40
3 - R. Shoulder
40
4 - Chest
10
5 - L. Shoulder
40
6 - L. Arm
40
Intellect
7 - Stomach
20
Movement
8 - Groin
20
Craft
9 - R. Leg
40
Fighter
10 - L. Leg
40
Thief
Performer
2 - R. Arm
20
3 - R. Shoulder
20
4 - Chest
20
5 - L. Shoulder
20
6 - L. Arm
20
7 - Stomach
20
8 - Groin
20
9 - R. Leg
20
10 - L. Leg
20
NOTES
H A R A C T E R S
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APTITUDES
1 - Head
H E
ARMOR
1 - Head
Tree bark & Nutshells
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT

Pinky of St. Lumpnutt
Loaned from the Temple, this artifact is very important to the Order of
the Brazil Nut. It will turn the Dark Rat Horde if a successful Initiate skill
check -4 is made on a d20.
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD # Attacks
Claws
1d4
+5/+3
Bite
1d6
+5/+3
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STATISTICS
SPELLS
DESCRIPTION
STAT RNK MOD TOT
Squirrels may use their claws or bite in one attack round but not both.
GOALS
H A R A C T E R S
DESCRIPTION
AWARD
Jones Junior must survive the mission.
Five points
Each Squirrel that survives
Two points
Recover the Brazil Nut of Jones
Ten points
Each Nut Personally recovered
Three points
Jones Junior Dies
Minus ten points
Each Squirrel that dies
Minus three points
LENNY
Mr. Jones is the prince of his land and must be destroyed. - On
Mr. Jones
Sweet nourishment, the thirst calls. - On Jones Junior
Curs to be treated as such - On Brutus and Rommel
The chosen and yet the cursed. None know our pain. - On
Squirrelferatu
The old ways are the best. These Reds will pass and the serfs will do
as we tell them.- On the Red Tribe
Pompous mortals, they understand nothing. - On the Grey Tribe
Worthy foes that do not truly understand their own powers. - On
Squirrelcanthrope
From them more Squirrelferatu are born. -On Black Tribe
H E
Whippets that blow in the breeze. - On Flying Tribe

Annoying chitterers of non-sense. - On Chipmunks
Lenny was the lookout man in the assassination of Good King Pecan.
He was not bright enough to realize what was going on but he played
his part and paid for his crime. He was in danger of dying initially
because he could not (or would not) stop eating nuts. Despite the burn
of the meat he continued to eat it. His fellow Squirrelferatu took some
humor in his pain but in the end, Mother Nature could not abide it and
healed him after explaining the rules to him. Since then, Lenny has
tried his best to become more terrifying than a bowl of oatmeal but has
made little headway.
Over the centuries Lenny has not turned as corrupt and self-centered
as his fellow undead. Some believe this is due to his dedication to
Mother Nature, others believe it is because he is slow on the uptake.
He continually seeks a way to forgiveness from Mother Nature.
Unfortunately, many of his companions in the curse see their
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condition as an advantage. They would stop Lenny if they thought
him capable of succeeding.
Lenny is not all good and happiness though. His inner Hunger has
forced him to take many lives. If he does not feed each day he needs to
make a WIL check on a d20 whenever encountering food. Whenever
he encounters a new source he receives a -1 to the check. Jones Junior
is a dream come true in terms of blood. If he encounters Jones Junior
all minuses double. If he fails the will check he goes berserk and tries
to reach the victim with all his physical might but does not use his
spells.
DESCRIPTION
RNK MOD TOT
STR
Invisibility
16
AGL
Distraction
13
CON
Change (Bat)
10
DEX
APP
WIS
Anatomy
11
INT
Climb
10
CHA
10
Deception
10
15
PIE
Detect Traps
18
WIL
Move In Shadows 7
13
LUC
Move Silently
13
DEF
13
Search
11
BASE FOR
18
KARMA
FATIGUE
17
SKILLS
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
1 - Head
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
36
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
36
Craft
4 - Chest
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
36
Thief
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H A R A C T E R S
SKILLS & SPELLS
STATISTICS
H E
Lenny believes that if he can return acorns to end the blight in

Nuttopia he will be able to demonstrate the worth of the Squirrelferatu
to Mother Nature. It is his hope that she will then lift the curse and
allow the Squirrelferatu to return to society.
His main objective is an item in Mr. Jones collection of ancient

oddities in the main house. The Squirrelferatu discovered the Ring of
Canus, an ancient artifact that is thought to have the power to break
the curse. Lenny believes they may be lying to him and the Ring has
the power to increase the curse and make them gods amongst the
Squirrel Kin. He is not sure what is true.
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
6 - L. Arm
36
7 - Stomach
18
8 - Groin
18
9 - R. Leg
36
10 - L. Leg
36
STAT
H E
H A R A C T E R S
ARMOR
RNK MOD TOT
Performer
NOTES
1 - Head
2 - R. Arm
3 - R. Shoulder
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
Sunlight reduces STR, AGL, DEX, CON to

one until Lenny is removed from exposure.
Exposure to nut meat causes wounds and burns
that do not heal.
Lenny may spend three Fatigue to heal all
damage to his body.
None
EQUIPMENT
Amulet of Anmeow
Known as the Cats Eye this amulet wards against canines keeping them
five feet away for five minutes. It costs three Fatigue to activate this device
but no activation roll is required.
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d4
+0/+1
Bite
1d6
+0/+1
The Squirrelferatu may drain and store one Blood Point if their bite attack
is successful. Adult humans have 10 Blood Points, Dogs have 3 blood
points, and Jones Junior has one. Blood Points may be used by the Squirrelferatu to heal themselves of all damage. If a victim is bitten and blood
drawn, then they must make a save vs. CON on a d20 so as to not turn in
to a Squirrelferatu.
GOALS
DESCRIPTION
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AWARD
Kill Jones Junior and feed on his blood.
Five points
Each Squirrel that he feeds on
Two points
Finding and returning the Ring of Canus
Ten points
Each nut personally recovered
Three points
Not finding the Ring of Canus
Minus ten points
Not feeding at all
Minus three points
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BASTION NUTTFELLOW
A reasonable fellow, I am sure he can be reasoned with. - On Mr.
Jones
The young are our future. Wont anyone think of the children. On Jones Junior
Brutes who will surely be our end! - On Brutus and Rommel
A disturbing collection of cannibals. I pray we do not meet any on
our travels. - On Squirrelferatu
Rabble who will soon be put in their place.- On the Red Tribe
The true rulers of Nuttopia as is shown by the organization of this
party. - On the Grey Tribe
Wanderers and thieves. Gentlemen do not associate with them. On Flying Tribe
All his life Bastion has found a way to avoid learning anything about
fighting, work or even labor. He is gifted with a silver tongue, though,
and hopes that will be enough to ensure his success.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
RNK MOD TOT
STR
Heal
15
AGL
Cling
CON
Dodge
DEX
APP
10
WIS
Bonesetting
13
INT
Climbing
CHA
10
First Aid
14
PIE
Medicine
15
WIL
Move Silently
LUC
10
Running
DEF
Search
11
SKILLS
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H A R A C T E R S
Bastion was raised in the Tree of Life and has always had privilege
cast upon him. He knows little of suffering and less of labor. His
family has been part of the House of Annut for centuries and has done
an upstanding job of avoiding unpleasantries until now. He was in the
Great Hall when the news of the blight was brought to King
Agememnut. It was a great shock when the King turned to Bastion
and told him he would be going with the expedition to the Mortal
World.
Loyal to the crown as they should be. - On Chipmunks
H E
I have a Black Squirrel friend. -On Black Tribe
T he y s h ed t h ei r S k i n ! Di s gu s t i n g a n d m a d , a h o r r i b l e
combination. - On Squirrelcanthrope
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
BASE FOR
14
KARMA
FATIGUE
10
STAT
Surgery
H E
H A R A C T E R S
FORTITUDE
RNK MOD TOT

2
10
APTITUDE
1 - Head
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
28
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
28
Craft
4 - Chest
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
28
Thief
6 - L. Arm
28
Performer
7 - Stomach
14
8 - Groin
14
9 - R. Leg
28
10 - L. Leg
28
ARMOR
NOTES
1 - Head
2 - R. Arm
3 - R. Shoulder
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
Bastion is adverse to work and getting dirty.

He avoids both to the best of his abilities.
None
EQUIPMENT
Nut Dust of The Tree of Life
This is ground nut from the Tree of Life and heals all damage to a creature, even bringing them back from the dead. This is still nut meat and so
affects a Squirrelferatu adversely, destroying them. It is one of the few
known ways to kill a Squirrelferatu. Bastion has six doses.
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d4
+0/+1
Bite
1d6
+0/+1
GOALS
DESCRIPTION
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
Stay clean. This means no form of dirt, get- Five points

ting wet, dusty or sweaty. Gentle-rodents do
not run.
Each creature he heals.
Two points
Stopping the conversion of any creature to Ten points

the Red Tribe. If Nutsky is not present then
acquiring a diamond from Mr. Jones collection.
Each nut he convinces someone else to carry Three points
for him.
Becoming dirty, soiled, wet or dusty.
Minus ten points
Bourgeoisie Commodity monger. - On Mr. Jones
Oppressors of the masses, they feed on the workers literally. - On

Squirrelferatu
We will bring the Revolution to the Tree.- On the Red Tribe
The Dictators of the Bourgeoisie Republic will not stand against
the needs of the worker state. - On the Grey Tribe
Exiled from society and alienated by the Bourgeois norms. - On
Squirrelcanthrope
Collaboration can not be tolerated. -On Black Tribe
Free spirits that add little to the Dialectic. - On Flying Tribe
Although an interesting use of community they are still part of the
machine. - On Chipmunks
H A R A C T E R S
Corporate running dogs! - On Brutus and Rommel
The child is an unknowing exploiter of the worker. - On Jones

Junior
H E
COMRADE NUTSKY
Any creature that dies while he is healing Minus three points

them.
A member of the Red Tribe, Nutsky is his party name. His actual
name is Harold and he has a family living in the Greenwold. He has
seen the oppression of the elite noble class of the proletariat. He has
seen the exploitation of the worker and has helped in the fight to
organize them. With the help of Linseed the workers of Nuttopia will
unite and gain the utopia that is found at the end of the path of Social
Revolution.
Nutsky came forward as a representative of the Red Tribe to aid in the
plight of the proletariat. When he brought the news of the blight to the
bourgeois King, Nutsky was drafted into the effort to save Nuttopia.
He gave a grand speech explaining that he did this for the Community,
for the people. He made it clear that the most democratic bourgeois
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republic is no more than a machine for the suppression of the working
class by the bourgeoisie, for the suppression of the working people by
a handful of capitalists. He could not do this for a bourgeois king but
he would do it for the people.
When he left, his family was there to see him off and give them their
best wishes. The community gave him a supply of explosive nutbutter
to be used in the peoples fight. He will save these brave workers.
The Red Tribe discovered a copy of Thomas Mores Utopia in Mr.
Jones library. These words must be heard by the proletariat. Comrade
Nutsky must recover the book for the good of the people.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS
H E
H A R A C T E R S
DESCRIPTION
RNK MOD TOT
Calm
10
17
AGL
Distraction
11
CON
Teleskip
11
DEX
APP
WIS
Deception
10
15
INT
Explosives
14
CHA
10
First Aid
13
PIE
10
Meditation
WIL
Move Silently
10
LUC
Oratory
10
12
DEF
Search
BASE FOR
18
Stage Magic
12
KARMA
FATIGUE
19
SKILLS
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
1 - Head
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
36
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
36
Craft
4 - Chest
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
36
Thief
6 - L. Arm
36
Performer
7 - Stomach
18
8 - Groin
18
9 - R. Leg
36
10 - L. Leg
36
ARMOR
26
STAT
STR
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SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
1 - Head
2 - R. Arm
3 - R. Shoulder
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
The People gave Comrade Nutsky explosive

nutbutter for the purpose of serving the community. It is enough to blow up one door or
several small squirrel sized holes in a wall.
None
Explosive Nutbutter
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d4
+0/+2
Bite
1d6
+0/+2
GOALS
DESCRIPTION
AWARD
Convert Brutus and Rommel to the Red Five points

Tribe.
Each convert to the Marxist Doctrine.
Two points
Recover and deliver Mr. Jones copy of Tho- Ten points

mas Mores Utopia to the Red Tribe.
H A R A C T E R S
ATTACKS
This is a secret of the Red squirrels creation. It is distilled from the nuts of
a tree found in the depths of the Greenwold. It deals 3d10 worth of damage per ounce, enough to knock a door off its hinges. Shaped charges may
be used to knock small squirrel sized holes in walls.
H E
EQUIPMENT
Each nut he personally carries back to Nut- Three points

topia.
Leaving the copy of Thomas Mores Utopia Minus ten points
behind or allowing it to be destroyed.
Failing to convert anyone to the Red Tribe.
Minus three points
BRUCE LEROI
A pious man looking for the best path in this world for his own. On Mr. Jones
Blessed are the nutfants. - On Jones Junior
Conflict leads to violence. Seek understanding. - On Brutus and
Rommel
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Salvation is only found through repentance. - On Squirrelferatu
God is not dead, he is just taking a nutbutter break.- On the Red
Tribe
One should not put themselves above their gods. - On the Grey
Tribe
Abominations! - On Squirrelcanthrope
The godless seek the darkness. -On Black Tribe
The errant child shall return. - On Flying Tribe
H E
H A R A C T E R S
The devout shall find salvation. - On Chipmunks

Bruce LeRoi is a Chipmonk of the Order of Assisi. He was fascinated
with the Order since he was a little chipmunk and dedicated himself to
becoming one of the brotherhood as soon as he was of age. Early in
his studies, he found he had an aptitude for the exercise regimen the
Chipmonks practiced. He excelled at it and later found he could apply
the basic principles of balance and breathing to self-defense.
When the Blight struck Grassers Island the chipmunks sent a
representative to the King. King Agememnut met with them and
asked for a representative to aid the quest. The chipmunks all agreed it
should be a Chipmonk from the Order of Assisi but they valued the
Chipmonks and feared that whoever they picked would be lost. This
brought Bruce LeRoi to mind. Not terribly popular with the
Chipmonks or the chipmunks in general, he had the aptitude to be of
aid and could be lost if the worst happened. In this manner, Bruce
found himself heading to the Mortal World.
The Chipmonks took advantage of this journey to the Mortal World
and particularly Mr. Jones farm, to acquire an ancient shell written by
one of their founders, Darius Shortnutt. The Shell of Darius is said to
contain ancient writings telling of his conversations with Lucifer, the
Dark One. He was put through trials and barely survived but in doing
so was able to extract seven truths about the formation and form of the
universe. These truths would shake the foundations of Rodent Kin
society in Nuttopia. It is Bruces primary mission to recover this shell.
Overall, Bruce is most concerned with acquiring enough nuts to avert
a famine. He is dedicated to getting the Shell of Darius but is
personally driven to save Nuttopia and Grassers Island from
starvation.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
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STAT
RNK MOD TOT
STR
Calm
10
20
AGL
10
Heal
11
CON
Teleskip
14
DEX
APP
SKILLS
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DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
WIS
Deception
10
15
INT
Initiate
10
13
CHA
First Aid
12
PIE
10
Medicine
WIL
Meditation
LUC
Stage Magic
12
DEF
Unarmed Combat 10
18
BASE FOR
17
KARMA
FATIGUE
17
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
3
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
34
Craft
4 - Chest
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
34
Thief
6 - L. Arm
34
Performer
7 - Stomach
17
8 - Groin
17
9 - R. Leg
34
10 - L. Leg
34
ARMOR
NOTES
1 - Head
2 - R. Arm
3 - R. Shoulder
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
Bruce LeRoi is not well liked by the other

Chipmonks. They are just as happy to see him
go on this mission which they consider a fools
plan.
Bruce, like all chipmunks, can carry four nuts
in his cheeks as opposed to the squirrels who
may only carry two.
H A R A C T E R S
Intellect
34
2 - R. Arm
H E
1 - Head
None
EQUIPMENT
Helmet of Nudt
This acorn shell is purported to have been fashioned by the dark god
Nudt. Made of simple acorn shells, it is inscribed with runes of unknown
origin. Any who hold it will see perfectly in darkness and be able to cast
light by spending one Fatigue point. The light will only go out if the
wearer falls unconscious, takes it off or wills it to stop.
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d2
+5/+3
Bite
1d4
+5/+3
Maneuver
Special
+5/+3
Bruce LeRoi may use his Bite and claws in one round or his Maneuvers.
He must make an Unarmed Combat skill check to use his Maneuver after
making a successful attack.
H A R A C T E R S
GOALS
DESCRIPTION
AWARD
Establish trade with Mr. Jones, the dogs or Five points

Jones Junior.
Avoid killing any animals.
Two points
Recover the Shell of Darius and return it to Ten points

the Order of Assisi.
Each nut he personally carries back to Nut- Three points
topia.
Not retrieving the Shell of Darius.
Minus ten points
Each animal killed during the mission and as a Minus three points
result of the mission.
DONNABELLE PEANUT
Dont know the Man, but he has what we want. - On Mr. Jones
I dont like children. - On Jones Junior
H E
The only good dog is a dead dog. - On Brutus and Rommel

They feed on their own kin. That is so wrong. - On Squirrelferatu
Talk is cheap.- On the Red Tribe
They believe more in themselves than they should. - On the Grey
Tribe
At least they can be useful...sometimes. - On Squirrelcanthrope
I dont know which is worse, to be the cowboy or the cow. -On
Black Tribe
Were cool. - On Flying Tribe
I like their nutbutter. - On Chipmunks
Donnabelle is from the Flying Tribe and spent much of her youth
moving about beyond the borders of Nuttopia. Few of the Squirrel Kin
have seen the sights she has seen and it has made her worldly beyond
her years. Of all the members of the party, she is the only one who has
been to the Mortal Realm, although never to Mr. Jones grove.
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When the Flying Tribe heard of the Blight they sent volunteers and
Donnabelle was the only one with experience with dogs. She has
outsmarted her share of ferocious guard dogs, wild dingos and hungry
wolves. She has developed a burning hatred for the canine species and
wishes nothing but harm for them. If she has an opportunity to kill
Rommel or Brutus without endangering the group, she will do it.
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
RNK MOD TOT
17
AGL
Cling
11
CON
10
Invisibility
DEX
APP
WIS
Climb
13
INT
Flight
14
CHA
Move Silently
11
PIE
Move in Shadows 7
11
WIL
10
Search
13
LUC
Unarmed Combat 7
13
DEF
BASE FOR
23
KARMA
FATIGUE
15
SKILLS
H A R A C T E R S
Fly
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
1 - Head
12
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
46
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
46
Craft
4 - Chest
12
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
46
Thief
6 - L. Arm
46
Performer
7 - Stomach
23
8 - Groin
23
9 - R. Leg
46
10 - L. Leg
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H E
STATISTICS
A mission that she has taken on herself is the recovery of the Barnum
Balloon. The Flying Tribe has no home since they lost the Bailey
Balloon over fifteen years ago. Bailey was a floating nest for flying
squirrels all over the Other World. The Hawk Reich was kept at bay
with the constant vigil of the skies. It is likely the birds were involved
in the disappearance of the Bailey Balloon. To this end, the Flying
Tribe has given Donnabelle a potion of reduction to reduce the
Barnum Balloon to the size of a single nut. The future of the Flying
Tribe is in Donnabelles paws.
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
E T T I N G
H A R A C T E R S
ARMOR
RNK MOD TOT
NOTES
1 - Head
Donnabelle hates dogs.
2 - R. Arm
3 - R. Shoulder
Donnabelle has a potion of reduction that will

make anything the size of a walnut.
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
None
EQUIPMENT
Potion of Reduction
This potion affects one item and reduces it to the size of a walnut. If the
item is already the size of a walnut or smaller the potion has no affect.
This potion affects living creatures as well as the inanimate and lasts for
four hours. Donnabelle has three doses.
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d4
+5/+3
Bite
1d6
+5/+3
GOALS
DESCRIPTION
AWARD
Establish trade with Mr. Jones, the dogs or Five points

Jones Junior.
Kill, hurt or inconvenience the dogs
Two points
Recover the Barnum Balloon.
Ten points
Each nut personally carried back to Nuttopia. Three points

Not retrieving the Barnum Balloon.
Minus ten points
Each animal killed by the dogs
Minus three points
SETTING CHARACTERS
Setting characters are run by the GM. Theses are meant to be the foes,
obstacles or maybe even allies of the Squirrels.
BRUTUS
Brutus is a Rottweiler who is very aggressive towards all intruders
into Mr. Jones grove. This is nothing compared to his protective
streak for Jones Junior. He will ignore everything if Jones Junior is in
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danger or even just distressed. He will show incredible care in dealing
with Jones Junior. Not so with any threat to the little tyke.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
STR
AGL
CON
10
DEX
APP
WIS
Move Silently
INT
Move in Shadows 5
CHA
Search
PIE
10
Tracking
12
WIL
10
Unarmed Combat 5
15
LUC
DEF
13
BASE FOR
28
KARMA
E T T I N G
None
FATIGUE
20
SKILLS
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
14
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
56
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
56
Craft
4 - Chest
14
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
56
Thief
6 - L. Arm
56
Performer
7 - Stomach
28
8 - Groin
28
9 - R. Leg
56
10 - L. Leg
56
ARMOR
NOTES
1 - Head
10
2 - R. Arm
10
3 - R. Shoulder
10
4 - Chest
10
5 - L. Shoulder
10
6 - L. Arm
10
7 - Stomach
10
8 - Groin
10
9 - R. Leg
10
10 - L. Leg
10
Highly protective of Jones Junior.
H A R A C T E R S
1 - Head
Natural Armor
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
EQUIPMENT
Dog Collar
E T T I N G
H A R A C T E R S
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d10
+4/+8
Bite
1d12
+4/+8
Dogs may attack with Bite and Claw in the same round.
MR. JONES
Mr. Jones started life in a small town in a large country. His father was
an archaeologist and schooled him in many mysteries of the ancient
past. He went off to University and studied, receiving his own degrees
in ancient history and archeology. His life was filled with many
adventures and rich experiences. Then he met Sarah.
Sarah was a museum curator who inherited a nut farm from her father.
He always told her the fairies help tend his grove and that was why he
always had the biggest and best nuts. When Sarah and Mr. Jones
married, he left his profession to help her with the grove.
It was not long before Sarah was expecting and the couple could not
be happier. All went well until the night of the birth. They rushed to
the hospital in the rain. The storm thundered all about, the wind blew
the car back and forth across the road. Lightning flashed and a squirrel
darted across the road. Mr. Jones lost control of the car and they
crashed into a tree. Sarah was badly hurt and giving birth, there, in the
wreckage. She held on as long as she could and lived long enough to
see her husband hold her baby. Mr. Jones was crushed.
Eleven months after Sarahs death, Mr. Jones has found happiness in
his son and the grove. He is the first to admit that Jones Junior seems
to live a charmed life. He has found the boy in all manner of strange
places but always just before tragedy. His two faithful dogs, Rommel
and Brutus, help to keep the boy safe.
Since that tragic night, Mr. Jones has an intense hatred for squirrels.
He does not blame the squirrel out loud, but in his heart it will always
be more the squirrels fault than the storm.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
34
STR
AGL
CON
10
DEX
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
None
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DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
APP
WIS
Archeology
16
INT
Investigation
13
CHA
Search
12
PIE
Pistol Use
11
WIL
10
Unarmed Combat 8
13
LUC
Whip Use
14
DEF
16
Detect Traps
14
BASE FOR
28
Disarm Traps
12
KARMA
Open Locks
13
FATIGUE
15
Farming
10
SKILLS
Intellect
56
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
56
Craft
4 - Chest
14
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
56
Thief
6 - L. Arm
56
Performer
7 - Stomach
28
8 - Groin
28
9 - R. Leg
56
10 - L. Leg
56
ARMOR
NOTES
1 - Head
2 - R. Arm
20
Will try to find Jones Junior if he is gone for

any period of time.
3 - R. Shoulder
20
Hates squirrels.
4 - Chest
20
5 - L. Shoulder
20
6 - L. Arm
20
7 - Stomach
20
8 - Groin
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
H A R A C T E R S
14
2 - R. Arm
1 - Head
E T T I N G
APTITUDE
FORTITUDE
Leather Coat
EQUIPMENT
Leather Coat,.45 cal. Revolver, 24 bullets, lighter, bull whip
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
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STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
.45 Pistol Revolver
5d12
+3/+6
Whip
2d6
+4/+8
The revolver holds six rounds. The whip has a 20 range.
E T T I N G
H A R A C T E R S
JONES JUNIOR
Jones Junior is the son or Mr. Jones and his wife Sarah. He is eleven
months old and still crawling. He is incredibly fast in getting around.
Unknown to Mr. Jones, Jones Juniors mother Sarah and her family
are under the protection of a tribe of Fairies from the Other World.
These fairies help the grove produce the biggest and best nuts. They
also ensure the family is well protected from the dark forces of the
world. The fairies never show themselves and will not openly fight
any creature, preferring to teleport Jones Junior to safety.
Jones Junior sees the fairies but does not have the ability to tell
anyone. He spends most of his day teleporting from one place to
another, revelling in the pursuit of his father.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STR
AGL
CON
DEX
APP
WIS
INT
CHA
PIE
WIL
LUC
10
DEF
16
BASE FOR
16
KARMA
FATIGUE
10
Teleskip
RNK MOD TOT

5
10
11
SKILLS
Crawl
FORTITUDE
36
STAT
APTITUDE
1 - Head
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
32
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
32
Craft
4 - Chest
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
32
Thief
6 - L. Arm
32
Performer
7 - Stomach
16
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DESCRIPTION
8 - Groin
16
9 - R. Leg
32
10 - L. Leg
32
ARMOR
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
NOTES
0
3 - R. Shoulder
4 - Chest
5 - L. Shoulder
6 - L. Arm
7 - Stomach
8 - Groin
20
9 - R. Leg
10 - L. Leg
Little baby who sees fairies.
E T T I N G
2 - R. Arm
1 - Head
Diaper
EQUIPMENT
Diaper, rattle to summon dogs, clump of cookie
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
None
ROMMEL
Rommel is a German Shepherd and considers the grove and the area
beyond the wall all his territory. He hunts anything that enters the
grove and pursues it beyond the borders until he captures it. He is
single minded and very loud. He has excellent hearing and sense of
smell.
His one weakness is that he is extremely ticklish. He will roll over
onto his back if anything brushes his belly. He can be kept at bay in
this manner for up to 15 minutes.
STATISTICS
SKILLS & SPELLS

DESCRIPTION
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
STR
Sense of Smell
17
AGL
Hearing
14
CON
DEX
APP
WIS
Move Silently
11
SKILLS
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E T T I N G
STAT
RNK MOD TOT
Move in Shadows 8
10
CHA
Search
10
PIE
Tracking
17
WIL
Unarmed Combat 8
14
LUC
DEF
13
BASE FOR
22
KARMA
FATIGUE
15
FORTITUDE
APTITUDE
1 - Head
11
Intellect
2 - R. Arm
44
Movement
3 - R. Shoulder
44
Craft
4 - Chest
11
Fighter
5 - L. Shoulder
44
Thief
6 - L. Arm
44
Performer
7 - Stomach
22
8 - Groin
22
9 - R. Leg
44
10 - L. Leg
44
ARMOR
H A R A C T E R S
DESCRIPTION
INT
NOTES
1 - Head
10
Highly protective of the grove.
2 - R. Arm
10
3 - R. Shoulder
10
Each time he uses his hearing or sense of smell,

spend one Fatigue.
4 - Chest
10
5 - L. Shoulder
10
6 - L. Arm
10
7 - Stomach
10
8 - Groin
10
9 - R. Leg
10
10 - L. Leg
10
Natural Armor
EQUIPMENT
Dog Collar
ATTACKS
Attack
Damage
+TH/+TD
# Attacks
Claws
1d10
+4/+6
Bite
1d12
+4/+6
Dogs may attack with Bite and Claw in the same round.
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MR. JONES GROVE
Jones Grove is riddled with traps intended for both squirrels and
other rodents. Unknown to Mr. Jones, the traps are cloaked in illusion
by fairies. The grove is also patrolled by Brutus and Rommel. If Mr.
Jones is present he will shoot the squirrels. The grass is short and well
tended making approach to the orchards difficult. Going over the wall
is dangerous since there is an electrified wire at the top and barbwire.
This may be detected if a successful Detect Traps at a -2 is made.
ACORN GROVE
M
R
The acorn grove is one of the most heavily trapped areas. To make it
through without falling into one of the pit traps or snares, a successful
Search skill check must be made every time the person changes
direction. A failure means the squirrel fell in the trap. It requires a
successful Climb skill check to get out again. Each failure of the
Climb skill adds a -1 to the next attempt. A harvesting machine sits in
the rows between the majestic oaks and verifies the trees are ready to
give up their nuts.
J
O N E S
The abandoned shed is little more than a shack. It looks to have served
many duties in its time including as a childs play house. The paint has
all peeled and the faint odor of raccoon urine stains the tranquil
setting. The windows are shattered sockets looking out on the groves.
From the roof, a good view of the groves and main buildings can be
had. The tar-paper of the roof is tattered and riddled with rusty nails.
The shed cants slightly to one side and everything creeks when
touched.
RO V E
ABANDONED SHED
A closer inspection reveals the nuts have been moved to the Tool
Shed. All is not lost as the party is able to see Mr. Jones carrying the
last sack in.
PEANUT GROVE
The low height bushes of the peanut grove show that the peanuts are
not in season yet. They cannot serve the partys purposes today.
PECAN GROVE
The pecan grove has already been picked over. Little more than shells
are left between the rows of stout trees. The trees may provide cover
for the approach to the main house if the party can stay in the trees
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themselves. Little cover grows on the ground and what does is fairly
short grass.
THE WALL
The stone wall surrounding the grove is nearly ten feet high, requiring
a Climb skill check. At the top, a string of electrified barbwire trails
along the outer edge. The party has no tools capable of cutting the
wire. If they attempt to climb over, they will be electrocuted.
The best way in is through one of the many gates. The gates are not in
good repair and a Climb Skill check at -3 will get one of the squirrels
to the latch. Once there they may open the door and sneak in.
H E
A I N
O U S E
THE MAIN HOUSE

The main house is not difficult to enter but requires some stealth to
move around without detection. Mrs. Detweiller, the house keeper, is
moving about cleaning and taking care of Jones Junior, when she can
find him. If she hears him crying she will come running. If she sees
squirrels, she will call for the dogs and Mr. Jones, pick up the baby
and run for the outside.
The house was originally built to hold a large farming family. With
Mr. Jones, Mrs. Detweiller and Jones Junior it seems too empty.
Rooms have a stale, never visited feel to them. Many of the items in
storage were put there and forgotten.
GROUND FLOOR
Mrs. Detweiller patrols the ground floor regularly doing cleaning,
cooking and other house work. She is not terribly attentive but notices
if the party makes too much noise.
LIBRARY
The library holds a great number of books on a wide range of subjects.
The smell of old books and parchment permeates the room. The
clutter spread across several finely crafted tables shows a lifetime of
archaeology and pursuit of artifacts. The large windows let light in
brightening the room as much as the weight of ancient artifacts brings
a solemnity to it. There is a feeling of history in the room that flows
beyond the age of the floorboards.
A search of the room reveals none of the books the party is looking for
but yields the Shell of Darius. It is in a vice on a table with a
magnifying glass over it. It cannot be removed unless a Disarm Traps
skill check - 2 is made. If the check is made then the shell falls free.
MR. JONES BEDROOM

This room is furnished with ancient wall hangings depicting
splendorous idyllic scenes. The rug is of ancient Persian origin and
melds with the floor in a soothing manner. The bed is huge and raised
far off the floor but stacked with pillows and an oversized mattress
that welcomes one to sleep.
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On the dressing table a small jewelry box lies open. A successful
Search skill check will reveal a diamond ring lying amongst
costume jewelry.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is firmly the domain of Mrs. Detweiller and also the
nexus of travel to the other parts of the house. This room smells of
cooling pies and spiced apple cider. Various drying spices adorn the
window frames and the back door is open leaving only the screen door
as protection against the bugs. The floor is scrubbed and the tables are
always clean. Birds can be heard singing outside and Mrs. Detweiller
hums a popular tune while she works.
To cross the area when Mrs. Detweiller is present a Move Silently
and a Move in Shadows skill check must be made.
PANTRY
H E
The cabinets may be opened with a Open Locks skill check at -2.
Once inside, there are dried nuts, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta
and sundry dry goods. The dried nuts will not help Nuttopia.
SECOND FLOOR
The middle bedroom was Sarahs when she was a little girl. The smell
of the room is like nutmeg on a pumpkin pie. The sun filters in
through a bank of windows overlooking the orchards. From here it is
easy to imagine the laughter of a young girl playing in her room.
There are dolls on the bed and a hair comb on the dresser, waiting as
though the girl who lived here for so many years will walk through the
door. After one good look at the room the door suddenly slams shut
and no effort will open it.
O U S E
MIDDLE BEDROOM
The second floor of the Jones House is seldom used. There is a fine
dust on everything and the air is a bit stale as if the windows had not
been opened in too long. Everything is clean and in its place but the
air of disuse is thick.
A I N
The pantry holds more food than the party has seen in their lives. Most
is safely stored in closed, locked cabinets but a large loaf of fresh
bread sits cooling on a stool. The pantry is dark and a perfect place to
hide from Rommel and Brutus as they are not allowed in.
The squirrels find that the room may indeed be haunted. Sarah has not
abandoned her son and those in the party wishing him ill can feel the
chill of her discerning eye. Lenny, the Squirrelferatu, sees a dim form
of a woman standing over the crib near the window. She warns the
party not to harm Jones Junior.
After this, the room temperature rises to normal and the door opens. A
search of the room reveals a small jewelry box containing a ring with
the head of a wolf stamped on it. It is the Ring of Canus. To leave the
room with it, Lenny must promise not to harm Jones Junior. If he
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an icy wall of force. If he leaves the ring behind, or makes his
promise, then he may leave with the others.
BASEMENT
In the darkness the Dark Rat Horde has made a home. It waits for the
squirrels and plans. Once they are in the basement it will strike and try
to take someone down. If it hits (Two attacks, +3 TH) it draws the
target into its depths. Only a combined strength of 8 or higher (i.e.
three squirrels of 3 STR = Nine STR) will pull the victim out. If the
Dark Rat Horde maintains their hold for two rounds then the victim is
absorbed and becomes part of the horde. The horde may be dispersed
in its normal manner (see Dark Rat Horde on page 16).
There is one crate that stands out from the others, and can be easily
seen from the stairs. The crate is decorated with pictures of balloons
and contains the Barnum Balloon. It is located near the stairs. Sitting
on top of the box is a copy of Thomas Mores Utopia.
THE TOOL SHED

The Tool Shed is the repository for all the equipment and storage for
the groves. The fuel for the house generator, the tree harvester and any
of the supplies needed for healthy nuts are stored here.
H E
O O L
H E D
The basement is dark and dreary. It smells faintly of coal and kerosine.
It is dark as a tomb initially and becomes poorly lit even if the lights
are on. The sense of something wrong is potent here. The group has a
feeling that something has come here to feed and has failed to do so,
until now. Crates and boxes are stacked haphazardly all through the
basement, brought in via the coal chute. Some contain recent additions
while others are items left by Sarahs family.
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NUT STORAGE ROOM
This room is thoroughly sealed. This is due in part to a rat problem but
also to keep the nuts fresh. The party can reach the lock by making a
Climb Skill check at +2 (due to the easy nature and handholds on
the door). Then, they need to pick the lock on the door. It requires an
Open Locks skill check at -4 due to the complexity of the lock.
Once inside the barrels are all sealed and nailed shut. The nut barrels
are wooden but made of oak and very difficult to break. Comrade
Nutskys explosive nutbutter will open a hole if he makes his
Explosives skill check.
Remember, each squirrel may carry two nuts in their cheeks but
the chipmunk can carry four.
GARBAGE/SCRAP ROOM
H
O U S E
The Green House is the nursery for new trees. Some are exotic trees
that never leave the Green House while the majority are destined for
replanting in the groves. The floors are made up of field stone and
compressed dirt, molded by years of farmers boots. The beds are
about three feet off the floor and have trees in various stages of
development. The ceiling is made up of hundreds of small panes of
green glass creating an ambient light that is very relaxing. Windows
around the walls let light in on sunny days. The humidity makes one
think of summer days in the tropics and wish for a light breeze. The
smell of new earth and growing trees fills the air and makes for a
contrast to the summer heat, making it smell like spring.
R E E N
THE GREEN HOUSE
Lodged in the debris is a family of red squirrels. They are mortal

squirrels and not as educated as the Nuttopian squirrels but help the
party by telling them of the groves. They know of the Barnum
Balloon and saw it taken to the basement. They also know of the
Brazil Nut tree in the Green House. They do not know of any books.
They will not fight or expose their position and are deadly afraid of
the dogs. Their names are John, Mary, Harry and Gil. They may come
out if they hear noises around the Nut Room.
H E
This room is strewn with debris that has accumulated over the years
and was too useful to throw away. The scrap contains a number of
useful sharp implements conveniently squirrel sized. They may be
used to work on the nut barrels in the Nut Storage Room to open them.
Still, there is something about the nursery that makes it too quiet, too
peaceful.
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CLOSET
H E
R E E N
O U S E
The closet holds a vast arrangement of rusting tools. Axes, shovels,

and machetes from a more active era when man-power dominated are
located here.
STORE ROOM
This room is small and forgotten, with a thin coating of dust and
cobwebs. Its contents harken back to a past that was bustling with
activity.
The store room has several bags of fertilizer, an old riding mower, a
push cart, some old wooden debris and a nearly empty barrel of
kerosine.
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BRAZIL NUT TREE
The Brazil Nut tree is a thing
of beauty. Normally forming
the canopy of a forest, this tree
has been carefully pruned and
managed to keep it small. It
stands only 12 feet tall and has
but a single fruit. Inside this
coconut sized fruit are the
precious Brazil Nuts. There is
only one pod lying in the
Brazil Nut bed containing five
ripe Brazil Nuts. The pods are
only ripe after they fall.
STATS
FORTITUDE
38
CON
3 - R. Shoulder
38
DEX
4 - Chest
10
APP
5 - L. Shoulder
38
WIS
6 - L. Arm
38
INT
7 - Stomach
19
CHA
8 - Groin
19
PIE
9 - R. Leg
38
WIL
10
10 - L. Leg
38
LUC
No Armor
DEF
11
Striking Attack
BASE FOR
19
Damage
1d6
KARMA
+TH/+TD
+3/+1
FATIGUE
13
Attack
Snake poison will only

affect a squirrel if the
bite hits flesh. Sir Grais
wears armor and the
bite must penetrate it.
The target must then
save vs. CON or die.
Will flee if it poisons

someone, making for
the back door.
O U S E
10
2 - R. Arm
1 - Head
10
R E E N
AGL
STR
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Nestled against the tree is a poisonous asp brought in one of Mr.

Jones deliveries. It strikes at anyone approaching it, the tree or the
pod. It has the following stats:
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A P
O N E S
A R M H O U S E
MAP: MR. JONES FARMHOUSE
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A P
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M
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F
A R M H O U S E
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O N E S
RO V E S
MAPS: MR. JONES GROVES
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A P S
:
M
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RO V E S
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A P S
U T T O P I A
MAPS: NUTTOPIA
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IRIDIUM LITE
The Iridium system is based on a premise that natural talent

modifies skills. In addition, combat is lethal, armor protects the
body but makes a person easier to hit and the best thing is to avoid
combat or at least not get hit. The following rules are intended to
be generic and apply over a wide variety of settings. Modern skills
and weapons may not be appropriate for a fantasy setting, and
some spells and powers may not be available in a futuristic setting.
Use what makes sense for your particular game and remember: the
point is to have fun, not argue over rules!
BASIC POINTS
Combat represents an effort to hit a target, utilizing the

attackers skill to overcome the targets Defence.
Armor makes a character easier to hit but protects from

damage.
Armor sloughs off or becomes less effective as damaged.
Karma is a player mechanic rather than an in game character mechanic. It represents the characters luck.
Fatigue represents the characters spiritual and physical

endurance for using powers or spells.
2.
3.
4.
Distribute 60 points to statistics. With the point-buy system each statistic receives one point automatically before
the 60 are allocated. No statistic may be 0. Alternatively,
roll 1d10 eleven times and apply the rolls in any order to
the statistics; i.e. roll 3,5,8,2,10,10,8,5,7,3,9 and a character could have a 10 STR, 9 AGL, etc.
Some settings require choosing a career or organization to
belong to. Chose if required, and add any starting skills,
spells, or powers to the character sheet.
Some settings require choosing spells or powers. Spend
three points on these if applicable.
Calculate Skill Development points by adding WIS+INT.
These may be used to buy skills. All costs are one for one;
so 3 ranks of Search costs three points.
Apply 6 points to Aptitudes above and beyond the Development points. Aptitudes are added to all Skill checks
within that area; i.e. Navigation skill check adds Intellect
Aptitude.
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1.
CHARACTER CREATION
R I D I U M
Skills are resolved by rolling under Skill + Aptitude +

Applicable Statistic. This reflects natural talent and trained
skill.
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5.
Calculate Base Fortitude and apply it to the specific areas

of the body. Base Fortitude equals STR + CON + WIL.
Areas one and four (head and chest) receive 1/2 the Base
Fortitude while the seven and eight (stomach and groin)
receive the full Base Fortitude. The two, three, five, six,
nine and ten (the extremities) receive double the Base Fortitude.
Calculate Karma and Fatigue. Karma is a pool of points
equal to 1/2 LUC. Fatigue is equal to CON + PIE. See
Karma on page 53 and Fatigue on page 61.
Calculate Defense. Defense is equal to STR+AGL.
Choose weapons and equipment.
6.
7.
8.
I T E
STATISTICS
Statistics can go up to 10 in normal humans. Augmented or nonhumans may go as high as 20. The minimum a statistic may drop to
is 1. A brief description of each stat is in the table below.
OVERVIEW OF STATS
STAT
R I D I U M
STR
DESCRIPTION
Strength. Measure of physical ability
AGL
Agility. Overall body coordination
CON
Constitution. General health and sturdiness
DEX
Dexterity. Hand-eye coordination
APP
Appearance. Physical beauty
WIS
Wisdom. Common sense
INT
Intelligence. Educated learning ability
CHA
Charisma. Personality
PIE
Piety. Devotion to a god or organization
WIL
Will. Willpower
LUC
Luck. Luck
Statistic Checks
General statistic checks are performed under certain categories. It
is done whenever a force, whether it is a power, science or nature,
acts against a character. A resistance check is done at the discretion
of the Game Master, not the player.
STATISTIC CHECKS DESCRIPTION

STAT
CON
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SITUATION
Resistance to physical trauma like poison gas, a blow to the
head or surviving a shock.
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STATISTIC CHECKS DESCRIPTION
STAT
SITUATION
WIL
Resistance to a mental attack, forcing ones way through a

painful or difficult task, or as a way to stay conscious after a
severe wound has been inflicted.
AGL
Resistance checks to see if a person falls from a narrow

bridge, overall tests of coordination. This check cannot be
used to avoid being hit.
Statistic checks are made against the designated statistic on a d20.

For instance, a character uses his power of Persuasion to make a
person give them some money. After the character makes the
activation for the Persuasion power, the target must make a
Resistance of their WIL - the attackers rank in Persuasion. If the
target succeeds then the suggestion is accepted.
SKILL CHECKS
I T E
MODIFIER
SKILL MODIFIERS
R I D I U M
Skill checks are done on a d20. The Game Master chooses the
statistic that fits the situation and the skill the player wishes to use.
It is then a case of rolling a d20 and rolling under the Skill +
Aptitude + Statistic. For instance, if a player wishes to bluff their
way past the security guard at the movie lot using Deception skill
by attempting to be intimidating, the GM determines that the CHA
statistic is what is needed. If the player had tried sweet talking they
might have used APP stat. If the player has a Deception skill of
three, an Aptitude for Thief of one and a CHA of six then the base
chance is ten. The GM determines that it is a moderately difficult
task since the guard has been put on alert and assigns a -2 modifier
making the new target eight. The player rolls a 4 and succeeds by
four.
DESCRIPTION
+1 to 4
Easy Task
Normal
-1 to 2
Difficult conditions
-3 to 4
Combat Conditions
-5 to 6
Someone screaming in your ear while stomping on

your foot
-7 to 10
Someone driving a nail through your foot
-11 and up
Arch-nemesis doing a dance with your intestines

while your spouse runs off with another woman.
Karma
Karma is equal to the characters LUC. One Karma point may be
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have failed. Alternatively, before a skill is rolled, a player may
spend three Karma in order to assure that a skill is successful. At
the discretion of the GM, the effects of a failed roll may be
enforced regardless of Karma. For instance, a failed Disarm Traps
may result in the trap being set off even if the player still has
Karma. Skills such as Search would not have these consequences
since failure has no physical effect. Karma may be spent as many
times as the player wants on a single action until all points are
exhausted. For example, if a player has ten Karma and wishes to,
they may re-roll their Search skill up to ten times. If the desired
result is not reached by then, the last result stands.
At the Game Masters discretion, Karma may be used to perform
extraordinary feats such as leaping from one building to another
across an alley. The use of Karma in this manner causes the game
to be more cinematic and everyone in the group should agree to
their use in this manner. They cannot be used to alter the primary
plot of the game; i.e. I use a Karma Point so the main opponent is
dead.
Karma Points are recovered at the end of a session.
Unskilled Attempts
A character with no ranks in a skill may still attempt to perform
that skill if the GM believes it is possible. If the skill is attempted
with no ranks then the check is made at a minus ten. For instance,
an attempt to roll out of a speeding car could be made with
Acrobatics. The character needs to roll under their AGL (7) + Thief
Aptitude (2) = 9 - 10 for unskilled. This equals negative one and
means the player must roll a 1 in order to succeed. One always
succeeds on skill checks.
U ns k i ll e d W e a p o n U s e
If a character picks up a weapon and has no skill in it then they
may still attempt to use it at the discretion of the GM. If the
weapon is overly complex the GM may disallow use of it. As with
an unskilled attempt, the character is at -10 to hit with the weapon.
They may not apply any Aptitude bonuses. Weapon sights or high
quality bonuses will still be added.
For example, a character attempts to fire a pistol with no skill. The
targets Defense is 12. The player must roll a 12+10=22 to hit the
target. If the player rolls a natural 20 then the attack automatically
hits. Natural 20 always hit for attacks.
COMBAT
Combat starts by having all participants roll 1d10 and add AGL to
the result. This number is called initiative. Proceeding from highest
to lowest initiative, each player rolls their attacks or takes their
actions. They may take only one action but may use as many
attacks as their mode of attack allows.The one with the highest
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total may choose to go first or hold their action until the end of a
round.
Each person rolls a d20 and adds their Weapon Use Skill for the
weapon used (i.e. Pistol Use for Pistols) and their Fighter Aptitude.
Power or magic use adds ranks of the power or spell; i.e. Energy
Blast of rank three adds three to hit. Unarmed Combat works in the
same manner for attacks while maneuvers require an Unarmed
Skill Check first. If the resulting total of 1d20+skill+Aptitude+rank
is equal to or greater than the targets Defence, then the attacker
has made a successful hit. If the number is less than the targets
Defence, then the attacker has missed.
Damage is resolved and if a character has their Fortitude for an
area reduced to 0 then they must make a save vs. WIL or fall
unconscious. If the area is reduced to negative the Fortitude for that
area then it no longer operates. If this is in a vital area (the head,
chest stomach or groin) the character dies in one round. If aid can
be rendered to the character within the round then they may
survive.
Damage is effective as it is dealt. If an attacker deals enough
damage to a target to render it unconscious, dead or destroyed then
the target does not receive its action for that round. This means that
if an attacker goes first in a round and eliminates its opponent then
the opponent does not get to retaliate.
Targeting is determined for each attack. If the attacker hits three
times then three separate targeting rolls are made. If successful,
then the damage for that attack is placed wherever the attacker
wishes. If targeting is missed, then the location is determined
randomly by a roll of a d10.
The above process is repeated until all characters have had their
action, attacks or one side is incapacitated/yields. The next round
has everyone re-roll initiative and continue the process.
Optional Roll Under Attack Resolution

This form of combat may be used for continuity with the rest of the
Iridium Lite skill system. In this combat system, the attacker rolls
under their DEX + Fighter Aptitude + Weapon Use - Opponents
AGL.
For instance, if an attacker has a DEX equal to 5, a Fighter
Aptitude of 1 and a Pistol Use of 4, their base is 10. If the
opponents AGL is 4 then the attacker must role under a 6 on a
d20.
In all other ways, combat proceeds as described above.
TIME
Time in Iridium systems is a flexible entity. The terms round and
turn are used to denote single actions and groups of actions.
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A round is roughly a minute but may be stretched or compacted to
fit the story by the GM. It is best defined as the time for a single
action or set of attacks.
A turn is usually ten minutes. In the broadest terms it is a scene or
the time for one part of the story in one locale to unfold.
PROFESSION PATHS
AND CAREERS
Some settings require choosing profession paths and careers. A
profession path is a broad category of employment, such as Doctor,
Pilot, Spy, or Soldier. A career is a specific job under a career path,
such as Pediatrician, Submarine Pilot, Corporate Spy, or
Swordsman. Additional starting skills and abilities are given
depending on the profession and career chosen.
K I L L S
SKILLS
Skills are used to accomplish the goals of a character. It is assumed

that checks vs. skills are done for extraordinary situations. Simple
tasks are thought to automatically succeed. When difficulties arise
then the GM may apply modifiers to reflect the adversity.
Some skills are self defined by their name while others require
listing. The skills defined here and on the character sheet are not
meant to be exhaustive and, if desired, may be expanded on by the
players or the CA.
Skills are broken up into six groups, Intellectual, Movement, Craft,
Fighter, Thief and Performer. These are also the Aptitudes of a
character and are added into skill checks for that category. The
following lists are not absolute, and players may work with their
GMs to create new skills.
INTELLECTUAL
Anatomy
This is the study of the body of a living creature, the organs,
skeletal structure and musculature.
Archaeology
The study of ancient cultures, artifacts and sites in order to better
understand their civilization.
B on e s e t t i n g
This is the art of setting a broken bone so it will heal correctly.
First Aid
This skill will keep a wounded person alive until medical treatment
can be administered. It will heal 1d10 of damage if a successful
INT + First Aid skill check is made.
Investigation
This is the science of deductive reasoning, evidence collections
and observation. It can be used to discover the truth based on
available evidence.
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Languages
This is the skill of speaking, reading and writing foreign languages.
Every character can speak their native language. The languages
skill allows one additional language for every rank.
La w
This is usually taken in a specific country like French Law or U.S.
Law. It will allow the practitioner to determine the legality of a
situation, the rights guaranteed under the law, and possible
loopholes.
Medicine
This is not only the use of pharmaceuticals but also the general
science of medicine including anatomy, diet and prognostics.
Navigation
This is the skill of navigating by stars, modern navigational
systems and ancient methods.
Science
Science allows the study of scientific theory and discipline. It may
be taken in specific areas; i.e. Physics, Chemistry, etc.
MOVEMENT
C l i m b i ng
This is the skill of climbing various surfaces from walls to trees to
cliff-sides. Checks are AGL + Climb + Movement Aptitude.
Driving
K I L L S
The art of surgery can be used to mend arteries, sew flesh back
together again, and repair sinew.
S ur g e r y
This is the skill of driving automobiles.
Fl igh t
This skill applies to self propelled flight. It is most often employed
with the Flight power.
Horsemanship
This is the skill of riding a horse.
P i lo t i n g
This skill applies to the piloting of airplanes and other flying
vehicles. Piloting must be taken in a specific vehicle; i.e. prop
planes, jet airliners, jet fighters, gliders.
Running
This is the practice of running either on a paved surface or across
open country.
S a i l i ng
Sailing is the art of manning and piloting a waterborne craft.
S wi m m i ng
This is the skill of swimming.
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CRAFT
Armor Forging
This is the skill of creating armor, either metal, leather or any other
appropriate substance.
E l e c t r o ni c s
This is the skill of understanding, repair and creation of electronic
devices.
E ng i n e e r i n g
Engineering is the application of science to the practical. It can be
taken in a a specific discipline like chemical, mechanical or
electrical.
Explosives
This is the skill of estimating explosive potential, setting
explosives for best effect and detonating them. Commonly, WIS or
DEX is used depending on whether the charge is being estimated
or shaped and set.
G u ns mi t h i ng
K I L L S
This is the art of manufacturing firearms. It can be used to repair

firearms.
M e t a l W or k i n g
This is the art of working metal, from welding to gold smithing.
This skill can be used to repair metal armors.
Rope Use
This is the skill of using the lasso. A successful to hit on a target
combined with a Rope Use + DEX skill check will allow the
practitioner to lasso an individual.
FIGHTER
Armor Use
This is the skill of maintaining, fighting and moving in armor. It is
taken in a specific type of armor;i.e. Leather, Linked, Plate,
Modern. For every Rank the Armor Modifier is reduced by one.
This will never add to the defence of the practitioner but it will
reduce the modifier from wearing heavy armor.
Parrying
This skill may be used with unarmed combat or a weapon. The
practitioner makes a check with DEX+ Parrying - the opponents
DEX on a d20. If he rolls under then the parry is successful. The
practitioner may only attempt to parry an incoming attack once but
otherwise receives a number of parries equal to the rank of the
Parrying skill. For example, two incoming attacks and the
character has 3 ranks in Parrying. He successfully parries the first
attack but misses the second. Despite having a parry left over he
may not attempt to parry the second attack again. Parrying may be
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used in addition to any attacks performed. Attacks may be traded
for additional parries. Firearms may not be parried.
T h ro w n W e a p o n
This is the art of throwing weapons not designed to be thrown,
such as throwing a hammer. This skill is not needed for a weapon
like the throwing knife, throwing axe, or spear. For each rank in
Throw Weapon, a character may take a specific weapon to throw.
For instance, two ranks in Throw Weapon would mean the
character could throw a short sword and rocks. Only one throw per
skill rank is allowed; i.e. two ranks would mean two throws in a
round.
Tracking
This is the ability to track creatures that leave tracks. The harder
the surface the more difficult the tracking will be. The usual check
for this skill is WIS + Skill Rank + Aptitude.
U na r m e d C o m b a t
This is the skill of self-defence. It takes many forms from Kung-fu
to Karate. The attacks one may perform depend on how skilled the
practitioner is. The following table defines the attacks.
DAM
ATTACKS
MANEUVERS
1d6
1d6
2d6
2d6
3d6
K I L L S
RANK
UNARMED COMBAT TABLE
If someone is unskilled in unarmed combat then they receive only

two attacks and no maneuvers.
A maneuver is flipping, throwing, submission holds or in general
anything other than a punch or a kick. A practitioner of Unarmed
Combat may either attack or use their maneuvers, not both in a
single round.
V a r i o us W e a p on Us e
Sword Use, Axe Use, Bludgeon Use, Pistol Use, Rifle Use, Knife
Use and Bow Use are all the skill of using those types of weapons.
When using a weapon of that type add the weapon use skill to the
attack roll.
Targeting
This is the skill of placing an attack where the practitioner
wishes; i.e. send an attack tot he head. This is actually just a
function of the Weapon Use skill. If a person is using a knife
use skill and hits, they then perform a Knife Use skill check to
see if they can direct the attack where they wish it to go.
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Missing the check means damage for the attack is directed
randomly by rolling a d10 and directing damage to that area.
THIEF
Acrobatics
This is the skill of tumbling and falls. A practitioner will be able to
lessen a fall by making a successful Acrobatics + AGL check. The
same check will add a +3 to the practitioners Defence assuming
they do not attack that round.
Detect Traps
This allows the practitioner to detect active security like tripwires,
electric eyes, security cameras, and disguised pits and determine
the method of activation.
Disarm Traps
This will allow the circumvention of a trap, security or alarm.
Meditation
Meditation clears and focuses the mind. This is the skill of
dropping the practitioner into a self-induced trance.
K I L L S
M ov e Si l e nt
This is the skill of moving without making a sound.
M ov e i n S ha do w s
Move in Shadows is the skill of finding and using the dark areas in
order to conceal the practitioners presence. It is not invisibility
and will not work in well lit or crowded areas.
Open Locks
Using tools of a lock smith the practitioner is able to open locks
without any keys. This also applies to ignitions and any other key
operated locking mechanism.
Search
This is the art of searching a room or area for objects. The
practitioner must declare what they are looking for (a secret door, a
hidden box, etc.).
PERFORMER
Acting
This is the art of the theater, putting on of masks and playing a role.
Whether on the stage or in a diner, this skill allows the practitioner
to portray a character.
D e c e p ti o n
This is the art of lying convincingly. If used against another person
who is suspicious, the practitioner will subtract the targets WIS.
D i p lo m a c y
Diplomacy is used both at the national level and at personal,
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can be used to get the practitioners desires met or as a means for
two parties to see reason.
Initiate
This is the study of religious knowledge. Priests of a church take
the Initiate skill as well as individuals of devout faith. It includes
knowledge of church ceremonies as well as their history, beliefs,
and laws.
Oratory
The art of public speaking can move people to revolution. It is a
vital tool in motivating the masses.
Seduction
The art of seduction is the art of arousal. It can be used to take
someone to bed or use sex appeal to get the practitioners way.
S t a g e Ma g i c
Also called slight of hand this is the skill of making things
disappear, producing items from what appears to be thin air or
other forms of illusion. It is not real magic.
EFFECTS
F F E C T S
Effects are magical, psychic or generally supernatural powers. In a

fantasy setting it is a spell, in a super heroes setting it is super
powers and in a paranormal setting it is psychic powers.
Regardless of the source various amazing effects can be generated.
Sometimes it could be a ball of fire and at others it might be as
subtle as reading a persons mind.
Effects are generally used with a skill. This means that resolution is
on a d20, but uses Skill + Effect + Stat. For instance, in the Supers
Inc. setting, a character with Strength who wishes to jump to the
top of a building must make their Acrobatics + Strength Power +
AGL. If the character has a three Acrobatics, a two in Strength and
a AGL of five then they need to roll under 3 + 2 + 5 = 10 on a d20.
FATIGUE
Every time an Effect is used the player must mark off a Fatigue
point. Three Fatigue may be spent to force the activation of an
Effect. This must be done before any attempt to activate the Effect
normally. Characters recover Fatigue points by resting. They
recover their CON in points for every hour of rest. The GM may
allow the recovery of Fatigue points for partial hours rested
CONTESTED EFFECTS
At times two enhanced individuals will pit their Effects against one
another. In tests of this nature, activation rolls are made and the one
who succeeds by the most wins the contest. For instance, two
enhanced individuals with Energy Blast, one fire and one ice, find
themselves battling for control of a corridor. The fire blaster
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wishes to torch the building but the ice blaster wishes to prevent
the inferno. Ice has an activation of 13 and rolls an eight on a d20
making his activation by 5. Fire has an activation of 16 and rolls an
eight making his activation by 8 beating Ice and setting the
building ablaze.
Q U I P M E N T
R I D I U M
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DURATION
Duration of an Effect is often dependant on story. In general, the
following durations are used to determine the length of time an
Effect will last. If, at any point, the user wishes to stop the Effect
they may. At the end of the duration, the user may pay another
Fatigue in order to continue the operation of the Effect without
having to Activate the power. For instance, a person with Rank five
flight has flown for twenty-five minutes they may spend another
Fatigue point to fly another twenty-five minutes without an
Activation check.
The default duration for an Effect is Rank * 5 minutes. In some
cases, like teleportation, the Effect has a duration of instantaneous.
The teleportation occurs instantly upon the successful activation
roll. Some Effects have their own duration and will be noted in the
setting.
EQUIPMENT IN IRIDIUM LITE
In general, equipment is defined in the setting. This is due to the

wide range of equipment specific to different time periods.
Weapons share the following attributes:
Attacks - The number of attacks in one round that a

weapon is normally capable of without specialization.
Damage - The amount of damage a single attack does

without any specializations.
Type - The group type that a weapon falls into. This

includes edged, bludgeon, axe, bow, staff, pistol, rifle, submachine gun (SMG), light machine gun (LMG), medium
machine gun (MMG), heavy machine gun (HMG), artillery, rockets, and grenades. More may be added as needed
including specific specialized weapons. These correspond
to weapon use skills. See Various Weapon Use on
page 59.
Some examples of weapons.
BLADES (EDGED WEAPONS)

WEAPON
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3d6
Axe
Battle Axe
3d12
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WEAPON
DAMAGE
ATTACKS
TYPE
3d10
Dagger/Combat Knife
1d8
Sword
Knife
Short Sword
2d10
Sword
Two-Handed Sword
5d10
Sword
PISTOLS (FIREARMS)
WEAPON
DAMAGE
ATT
CAP.
RANGE
Pistol .22
3d6
12
50 yds
Pistol .38
4d6
10
30 yds
Pistol 7.62
5d6
30 yds
Pistol 9mm
4d10
50 yds
5d12
25 yds
6d10
20 yds
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Armor is ablative. That is it absorbs damage until such time as it
reaches zero and than damage bleeds over on to a characters
Fortitude. It may be mixed but whatever type covers five or more
areas and has the largest Armor Modifier is the Armor Modifier
applied to the wearers Defense.
Armor protects from damage but makes the wearer easier to hit.
For instance, chain armor protects for 30 points of Fortitude to all
areas. It has an Armor Modifier of -2 which means if a character
had a 16 Defense it would be effectively 14 if they were wearing
chain.
Armor Modifier may be reduced by STR. For every two points of
STR, the Armor Modifier will be reduced by one. This will not add
to a characters Defense. For instance, a character with an eight
STR wearing chain armor would not have any Armor Modifier
applied to their Defense.
If Armor Use (Armor Use on page 58) skill is not taken with the
type of armor worn, in the case of chain it would be Linked Type
Armor, the modifiers are doubled. For chain this would mean the 2 Armor Modifier would become a -4.
ARMOR
Pistol .45
Pistol .50
Q U I P M E N T
Modern weapons have the additional attributes:

Capacity - This is the number of bullets a single magazine holds.
Range - This is the effective maximum range.
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EXPERIENCE
Experience is spent to advance a character. Once spent it is gone

reflecting the advancement of the character in new training. The
duration of training varies on a number of factors including the
availability of someone to train the character in the skill, the
difficulty of learning the skill and the availability of materials (if
necessary) to learn the skill.
X P E R I E N C E
AWARDING EXPERIENCE
The amount of experience to be awarded ranges from one to four
points per gaming session. Individuals might earn an extra point or
two for individual actions that night but it should not be more than
two additional points.
The grounds for the amount of experience to be awarded depends
on the group. If the preference is for role playing then have an
additional point for the best role playing that night. If the group
role plays well, the GM can award the group more points. In
general, the experience awarded should be based on the amount the
characters experienced that session, the amount the plot was
advanced, the amount the story was told and the amount everyone
enjoyed themselves.
SPENDING EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE COST TABLE
AREA
Advance skill
COST (EXP)
skill level desired in exp.+ any skill levels in
between
Example: You presently have a skill level of 1 and wish to raise it to 3.

You must spend 2 for level 2 +3 for level 3 = 5 total exp points.A
new skill is 1 point.
Stats
Stat level desired in exp.+ any stat levels in

between
Example: You presently have a stat level of 1 and wish to raise it to 3.

You must spend 2 for level 2 +3 for level 3 = 5 total exp points. No
stat can exceed 10 in normal humans.
Effects/Powers/Spells 2 points per level of desired power from chosen Profession Path
Example: You presently have a rank of 1 and wish to raise it to 3. You
must spend 4 for rank 2 +6 for rank 3 = 10 total exp. points.
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Activation is PIE + Invisibility + Move Silent. This must be made

Invisibility allows a squirrel to disappear from sight. They still make

Activation for Healing is INT + Heal + Medicine. Healing restores

Healing wounds is easier but is only a form of accelerated mending of

The activation of this spell is WIL + Teleskip + Stage Magic. If failed

This spell allows short distance teleportation. It causes the caster to

Activation is automatic when damage is taken. If the caster is not

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