vaelora/Rules/Ability Trees/Skills/Crafting/Carpentry (Might) - Hands of the Builder.md

Description

Carpenters are the quiet architects of survival and civilization. With steady hands and a sharp eye for grain and joinery, they shape wood into tools, weapons, and sanctuaries. In the wilderness, their shelters stave off cold nights. In war, their ships and fortifications carry armies to victory.

The Hands of the Builder tree represents the mastery of woodcraft as both an art and a lifesaving skill. Whether it’s fashioning an emergency raft from scavenged logs or erecting fortifications that hold back a tide of enemies, these craftsmen know that wood bends, but does not break.

Overview of Tiers and Progression

• Tier 1 (Carpentry 1+): Basic survival shelters and the ability to spot structural flaws.

• Tier 2 (Carpentry 2+): Reinforce structures and improvise functional wooden creations.

• Tier 3 (Carpentry 3+): Begin shaping masterwork gear and larger projects.

• Tier 4 (Carpentry 4+): Apex-level feats—ships, bridges, and fortifications become your legacy.

Ability Tiers

Cost: Each tier costs Tier × 3 Marks, spent from Carpentry or Might.
Advancement: Must unlock Tier 1 before accessing later tiers.

Tier 1 Abilities (Carpentry 1+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Basic Shelter	Active	30 minutes downtime or 1 Scene	Carpentry + Survival	Once per scene, build a functional shelter that removes 1 Fatigue caused by environmental exposure for you and up to 4 allies.
Woodcrafter	Passive	Always on	—	Gain +1 die when crafting wooden gear (bows, shields, furniture, tools).
Structural Eye	Effect	Uses the same action as the observation roll	Attaches to Observation + Carpentry (or Mechanics)	Mark one die as Effect. If it succeeds, you detect a weak point in a wooden structure; next attack or sabotage roll against it gains +1 success.

Tier 2 Abilities (Carpentry 2+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Reinforce Structure	Active	1 hour downtime	Carpentry + Mechanics	Bolster a building’s defenses, granting it +1 Soak die against siege damage or environmental harm for 1 scene.
Emergency Raft	Active	2 hours downtime	Carpentry + Survival	Once per session, build a makeshift raft or vessel capable of crossing a river or lake with up to 6 passengers.
Trap Builder	Active	1–2 hours downtime per trap	Carpentry + Mechanics	Create basic wooden traps (spike pits, snares, deadfalls). On success, traps have DR = 2 + your Carpentry rank.

Tier 3 Abilities (Carpentry 3+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Siege Support	Effect	Uses the same action as a siege-building roll	Attaches to Mechanics + Carpentry	Mark one die as Cooperative. If it succeeds, the siege engine or fortification gains +1 die on its next action.
Master Craftsman	Active	2 hours downtime per item	Carpentry + Mechanics	Build a masterwork wooden weapon or shield that grants +1 die when used. The bonus lasts for 1 scene or until the item is broken.
Permanent Shelter	Active	1 day downtime	Carpentry + Survival	Build a durable homestead or cabin capable of housing a group safely for long-term residence.

Tier 4 Abilities (Carpentry 4+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Master Builder	Meta	Retroactive declaration (counts as 1 week of prior effort)	Carpentry + Mechanics	Once per session, declare that you completed a large-scale wooden project (bridge, fortification, ship) just in time. Success assumes the project exists and is functional.
Cleansing Pyre	Active	2 hours downtime	Carpentry + Spirit	Construct a ceremonial pyre capable of cleansing 1 Corruption die from each ally who participates in the rite.
Legendary Architect	Passive	Always on	—	You may design and oversee massive construction projects without penalty, coordinating multiple teams and resources.