vaelora/Rules/Ability Trees/Skills/Crafting/Weaving (Wit) - Threads of Fate.md

Description

Weaving is more than textile craft. In skilled hands, fabric becomes armor, concealment, signal, and spell. Weavers create everything from sails that drive ships to banners that rally armies, and sometimes—if their hands are steady and their heart focused—garments that whisper warding words.

The Threads of Fate tree represents mastery over textiles, rope, and patternwork—where the mundane meets the magical, and every stitch holds purpose.

Overview of Tiers and Progression

• Tier 1 (Weaving 1+): Basic repairs, utility substitution, and binding with rope or cloth.
• Tier 2 (Weaving 2+): Fortify gear, create camouflage, and improve textile output.
• Tier 3 (Weaving 3+): Craft traps, tactical banners, and impression-boosting clothing.
• Tier 4 (Weaving 4+): Integrate magic, ward spaces, and declare monumental fabric works.

Cost: Each tier costs Tier × 3 Marks, spent from Weaving or related Craft skills (Survival, Occultism).
Advancement: Must unlock Tier 1 before accessing later tiers.

Tier 1 Abilities (Weaving 1+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Patchwork Fix	Active	10 minutes downtime or 1 Action (scene)	Wit + Weaving	Once per scene, repair torn clothing or basic gear to avoid penalties from disrepair (e.g., stealth, weather, movement, social).
Quick Bind	Effect	Attaches to a binding or trap attempt	Might + Weaving	Mark a die as Persistent. On success, bind a target’s limbs or trap them in cloth/rope. You may later cash in the Persistent die to gain +1 success to reinforce or maintain the restraint.
Thread of Insight	Passive	Always on	—	You may roll Wit + Weaving in place of Survival or Crafting when making basic gear like tents, nets, or clothing.

Tier 2 Abilities (Weaving 2+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Reinforced Gear	Active	30 minutes downtime	Wit + Weaving	Fortify a textile item (cloak, sail, rope). For one scene, it gains +1 Soak die against tearing, fire, or environmental wear.
Camouflage Net	Active	1 hour downtime	Wit + Weaving	Prepare fabric covers or ghillie-style netting. Allies gain +1 die to Stealth while within or beneath the concealed area.
Efficient Loom	Passive	Always on	—	You produce 2× as much usable fabric in the same crafting time. Applies to cloth-based gear, sails, or large textile works.

Tier 3 Abilities (Weaving 3+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Trap Threads	Effect	Attaches to a trap creation roll	Wit + Weaving	Mark one die as Effect. On success, create a tripwire, snare, or tangle trap using fabric or cord. If triggered, the target must succeed a Might or Agility check or become Immobilized for one round.
Tactical Banner	Active	2 hours downtime	Wit + Weaving	Create a woven banner or signal cloth. Allies rallying beneath it gain +1 die to morale-related rolls (Command, resist fear, regaining composure). Effect lasts for 1 scene.
Fine Attire	Active	1 day downtime	Wit + Weaving	Craft visually striking clothing. While worn, the wearer gains +1 die to Social rolls during first impressions or formal encounters.

Tier 4 Abilities (Weaving 4+)

Name	Type	Action/Duration	Roll (if active)	Description
Enchanted Weave	Active	1 day downtime per item	Wit + Weaving	You may integrate minor magical effects into a crafted garment (warmth, waterproofing, soft light, minor resistance). These last for one scene or until the garment is damaged.
Ward Threads	Active	1 hour downtime (ritual preparation)	Wit + Weaving	You may sew protective glyphs or warding stitches into a structure’s fabric (e.g. tent, canopy, banners). Allies inside gain +1 die to Spirit rolls while within the space.
Grand Canopy	Meta	Retroactive declaration (counts as 1 day’s work)	Wit + Weaving	Once per session, declare that you’ve woven a large-scale textile feature (festival tent, sail rigging, field veil, bannered courtyard). It provides narrative cover, social effect, or movement bonus per GM discretion.

[!hint] Design Notes

• Effect abilities (Quick Bind, Trap Threads) leverage Weaving's hidden tactical power—binding, snaring, and enhancing the battlefield.
• Utility rolls are substituted cleanly via Thread of Insight rather than bending core rules.
• Tier 4 shifts Weaving into subtle magic, spiritual shielding, and narrative-scale textile works—not just artisanry.