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Whos to blame

Writers

Jamie Chambers, Brian Clements, Jimmy McMichael, Matt Vancil, Nathan Rice, Nathan Rockwood, Andy Vetromile

AdditionAldesign

Cam Banks, Ben Dobyns, Chris Duppenthaler, Don Early, Steve Wolbrecht

editingAnddevelopmentCam Banks

proofreAding

Liz Wilhelm

grAphicdesign/ lAyoutAndtypesetting

Digger Hayes

Artdirection

Renae Chambers

interriorillustrAtion/ photogrAphy

Jason Engle, Cornelia D. Moore, Marc Studer

speciAlthAnks

Leila Aram-Panahi, Lizz Baldwin, Tony Becerra, Scott C. Brown, Stacy Chambers, Chris Clark, Jessica Clements, CobblersCrystals, Matt DeMille, Tamia Diaz, Andy Dotson, Christian Doyle, Jason Doyle, Shawn Franklin, Mike Gallagher,

Jennifer Gilbert, HeadGames Podcast, Tracy Hickman, Kevin Inouye, Kirk Isaacson, Matt Jay, Barry Johnson, Dirk Kahler,Anne Kennedy, Brian Lewis, Patrick Levad, Tish Lopez, Jaime Mastromonica, Cindy Messler-Early, Milton Eng, Phil Misner,

Bill Murray, Emily Olson, Jen Page, Kristen Paulson, Steve Payne, Kevin Pitman, Phil M. Price, Cindi Rice, Aaron Rose,John Frank Rosenblum, John Schock, Shawn Shelton, Matt Shimkus, Jeremy Spray, Jesse Stratton, Wayne Tapia, Tree,

Adam Utley, Margaret Weis, Katy Williams, TJ Williams, Airan Sea Wilson, Kat Wood, Phil Woodard,Camille Vancil, Greg Vancil, Dom Zook, and the Purple Ninja

dedicAtion

To each and every teacher, friend, supporter, and fan that weve worked, played, and laughed with over these many years:Youre too numerous to name, and you are reading this due-in-part to, well, you. Remember to not take yourselves tooseriously. From all of us: Thanks, Love, and Butt Kicks

Margaret Weis Productions, the MW Logo, Cortex System, and the Cortex System logo are trademarks owned by Margaret Weis Productions, Ltd. Demon

Hunters Characters and World created by Matt Vancil. Used with permission. 2008 Dead Gentlemen Productions, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Tabl of CottsINTRODUCTION........................................ 4

DICE ....................................................... 4WARNINGFORNOOBS..............................4

CHAPTERONE: A WORLDOFDARKERDIMNESS........................... 5

JOIN THE WAR ON HORROR! ..........6BROTHERHOODOFTHECELESTIALTORCH.... 6

Mission of the Brotherhood ........................................ 7Brotherhood Training and Recruitment ........................ 7

THEORDEROFTHEINFERNALSCEPTER....... 8Mission of the Order................................................... 8Order Recruitment and Training .................................. 8

THEEARTHWALKERS.................................9

THEWORLDOFDIMNESS..........................9Vampires, Werewolves, andDemonsOh, My! .................................................... 9

THEGOODGUYS...................................11Clueless Mortals ....................................................... 12

HISTORY............................................... 12MYTHICHISTORY...................................12

ANCIENTHISTORY..................................13PRETTYDAMNOLDHISTORY.................. 1420THCENTURYHISTORY........................15RECENTHISTORY...................................16

TERRESTRIALGEOGRAPHY........................17Africa ........................................................................ 17America, North ........................................................ 17America, South ......................................................... 18Antarctica.................................................................. 18Asia .......................................................................... 18Australia .................................................................... 19Europe ..................................................................... 19

CELESTIALGEOGRAPHY...........................19Hell .......................................................................... 19Heaven .................................................................... 20

MADSCIENCEANDMYSTICARTS............. 20Technology ............................................................... 20Quantum Magic ........................................................ 21Ritual Magic .............................................................. 21

CHAPTERTWO: RECRUITMENT...................22

CHARACTERSANDSTORY .......................23CREATINGANEWCHAPTER.....................23

Recruit ..................................................................... 23Veteran ..................................................................... 23Seasoned Veteran ..................................................... 23Concept .................................................................. 24

Nationality, Ethnicity, and Originicity ........................ 25Attributes ................................................................. 25Traits......................................................................... 27Skills ......................................................................... 28

Skill Rolls ................................................................... 29Derived Attributes .................................................... 30Gear ........................................................................ 30Plot Points................................................................. 31Character Development ........................................... 31

Advancement Points.................................................. 32Example of Demon Hunter Creation ........................ 33

CHAPTEROMEGAFIFTEEN......................36

CHAPTERTHREE: WHATITTAKES.............. 42

TRAITS.................................................. 43Assets ....................................................................... 43Complications .......................................................... 44Scaling Traits ............................................................. 44

THEBIG-ASSLISTOFTRAITS................. 45Assets ....................................................................... 46Complications ........................................................... 66

SKILLS.................................................. 73Benchmarks of Proficiency ........................................ 74Skill Descriptions ....................................................... 74

CHAPTERFOUR: WERIDE.......................80

PLAYINGTHEGAME................................81Using the Dice .......................................................... 81

When to Roll ............................................................ 82Unopposed Rolls ...................................................... 82Opposed Rolls ......................................................... 83

Attribute Rolls ........................................................... 83Skilled Rolls ............................................................... 84Unskilled Rolls .......................................................... 84Complex Actions ...................................................... 84Modifiers .................................................................. 85

Assistance ................................................................. 86

PLOTPOINTS.........................................86Gaining Plot Points .................................................... 87Spending Plot Points .................................................. 88

SPELLCASTING101: THEMYSTICARTS.....90Mystic Arts Requirements .......................................... 91Rituals ....................................................................... 91Sacrifice .................................................................... 91Playing it Out ............................................................ 92Getting Distracted ..................................................... 93Getting Kicked in the Junk by the Universe ................ 93Ritual Threshold Guidelines ....................................... 93Cheating the Universe .............................................. 95

COMBAT................................................ 96

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The Turn .................................................................. 96Movement................................................................ 99

Attacking ................................................................. 100Defense ................................................................. 103Special Situations ..................................................... 105

GETTINGHURT....................................106Damage Types ........................................................ 107Fallout..................................................................... 107Other Injury ........................................................... 107

Conditions .............................................................. 108HOWITALLPLAYSOUT: A TACTICALEXAMPLE.............................................109HEALINGANDRECOVERY.......................110

Recovering Stun Damage ........................................ 111Recovering Wound Damage ................................... 111Medical Assistance................................................... 111

VEHICLES.............................................113Hazardous Conditions ............................................ 113Getting Wrecked .................................................... 114

Vehicle Weapons .................................................... 115Brotherhood Vehicles ............................................. 115

Chase Scenes ........................................................ 115Types of Vehicles ..................................................... 115

CHAPTERFIVE: THEWAREHOUSE.............. 116

THEWAREHOUSE.................................117DOORS ..............................................117EQUIPPINGYOURCHAPTER................... 117

Bureaucracy ............................................................ 117Availability ............................................................... 118Cash Money ........................................................... 118The Black Market .................................................... 118

General Gear ......................................................... 119Omegaclass Standard Gear ................................... 119Clothes................................................................... 120

Weapons and Armor .............................................. 122Specialty Equipment ................................................ 128Holy Relics ............................................................. 131Upgrading Your Equipment ..................................... 132Services .................................................................. 134

CHAPTERSIX: HOWNOTTODIE............136

CHAPTERSEVEN: PLAYINGGOD...............137

ROLEOFTHEGAMEMASTER.................. 138Running a Game ..................................................... 139Portraying the World ............................................... 140

DEMONHUNTERCONVENTIONSANDTHEMES.......................................140CAMPAIGNSTYLES................................140

Serious ................................................................... 140Dead Gentlemen Style ............................................ 141Goofy ..................................................................... 141

MISSIONS............................................141DESIGNINGADVENTURES.......................142

Adventure Concepts ............................................... 143Adventure Structure................................................ 143Scenes ................................................................... 146Events, Adventures, and Campaigns ........................ 147Playing the Parts ...................................................... 149Game Mechanics and Storytelling ............................ 151Technology and Magic ............................................. 153Game Mastering Tips .............................................. 154

CHAPTEREIGHT: DEMONS, ANGELS,ANDINNOCENTBYSTANDERS.................... 159

BROTHERHOODOFTHECELESTIALTORCH................................160

Anti-Tank Sally ......................................................... 160Brotherhood Recruit ............................................... 161Cipher (Standard) ................................................... 161Cipher (Glitchy) ...................................................... 161Cipher (Human) ..................................................... 162Grizzled Veteran ..................................................... 162Kincaid .................................................................... 162Purple Ninja ............................................................ 163

St. Peter.................................................................. 163Tree........................................................................ 164

ORDEROFTHEINFERNALSCEPTER.......... 164The Amazing Velma ................................................ 164Demon of the Order .............................................. 165Sam Hell ................................................................. 165Missy ...................................................................... 165Order Recruit ......................................................... 166

Johnny The Demon Ossesso ................................ 167

CLANOFTHEGOLDENFANG................. 167Master Wu.............................................................. 167Ninja Vampire ......................................................... 168

Syphilitic Ninja Vampire ........................................... 168THEPOUND........................................168

Pound Agent ........................................................... 169

SISTERSOFDIVINERETRIBUTION............ 169Sister Mary Dillinger ................................................ 169Nun with a Gun...................................................... 170Revout.................................................................... 170

FOOLISHMORTALS...............................170Frightened Teenager ................................................ 170High School Witch .................................................. 170Local Sheriff ............................................................ 171Mad Scientist .......................................................... 171

Overzealous Hunter ............................................... 171Tabloid Reporter ..................................................... 172Tourist with a Camera ............................................. 172Tweedy Academic ................................................... 172Chris Weiner .......................................................... 173

RANDOMSUPERNATS............................173Half-Demon ........................................................... 173

Vampire .................................................................. 173Werewolf ............................................................... 174Zombie .................................................................. 174

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ItoductioGreetings, recruit! Welcome to the Brotherhoodof the Celestial Torch. Youve joined the war onhorror, and youre ready to fight for heaven to track

down demons, monsters, and prevent Hell on Earth.

Read the tome you now hold very carefully, as it

may hold the keys to survivalthough careless use of

this knowledge might well lead to your own doom.

Youve seen the orientation filmer, you have

watched the film, havent you? If not, you might wantto do that right away as it contains the basicsso

now youre ready to dive into the deep and

dangerous waters of Demon Hunter lore.

This volume contains information on the

Brotherhood and the many terrifying, evil,

supernatural villains that will most likely rip your

entrails out through your eyesockets. Everything

from our history, standard procedures, information

on both high-level Hunters and the most notorious

bad guys, the Warehouse and the most important

Hunting gear, and other stuff that would make thissentence far too long, will all be found within these

pages.

Another purpose this book serves is to hold

the rules for one of our most important training

tools: Tabletop Simulations. Using the information

in this book, a Demon Hunter team can undertake

a simulated mission and practice tactics and strategy

while honing teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Pay attention during these sessions and you might

last an extra day out in the field. Of course, you could

just use the rules to play a ridiculously fun game

while eating pizza and drinking high-caffeine soda all

nightbut that would be a complete waste of your

time and ours.

DiceNothing is certain in life except death and taxes,

unless youre a vampire or an accountant. The

randomness is represented in our simulations by the

use of polyhedral dice. We use everything except

d20s, because they are too random even for us. I

mean, seriously. Heres what you need, at least one

of eachthough thingsll go much faster if everyteam member brings their own dice.

D2 D4 D6 D8 D10 D12

WarningfornoobsWere not going to hold your hand or wipe

your ass for you. Youre going to be thrown into the

deep end of the pooland its probably infested

with radioactive sharks. If you dont know what a

role playing game is, or think you need an easierintroduction, weve got one for you. Go to

www.margaretweis.comand look for the

Brotherhood of the Celestial Torch Recruitment

Manual. Its free, and may even be available from

your favorite online hobby vendor. Maybe you

know a fellow recruit who has a copy of the thing

lying conveniently on his nightstand with the trashy

romance novel he pretends he reads just for the sex

parts. It doesnt matter how you get ityou should

make use of this resource. Just remember, theres

no crying in the Brotherhood (except when you get

junked1).

Flip the page, and youll be ready to learn about

the world we live in, which should provide enough

nightmare fuel to last you a month.

1 Junked means kicked in the nads.

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ChapterOne:AWorldofDark...er,Dimne

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ChApTer One:

A Wold of Dak...

..., Dimss

At the end of the day, its easy enough to lay your head down to rest knowing the toughest things

you likely have to face tomorrow are assholes at work, family problems, or a swift death via an

overturned semi-truck. But while any of these things could ruin your day, they leave you more or

less fit and in a state of good mental health. Well, except for the whole semi thing.What if there were something else, though? What if the world you see isnt all there is? What if

other things exist, darker things just beyond your perceptionthings so nasty, so terrifying, so brutal and

dangerous that knowledge of their existence would leave you in a catatonic stupor, drooling into your bowl

of Tard-Os, while Aunt Lisa changes your Depends?

That is the world you are entering, Meat. Take my advice: Close this book. Turn away. Go back to

whatever it is you normals do during the dayfind daycare for your children, file reports, take pop-quizzes

in chem class, remove those Cheez-Bomb stains from your khakis.

You havent closed it, eh? Wonderful. Foolish meat tastes so much better. Especially with a nice lemon

barnaise, a little tarragon damn it, now Im hungry.

You are choosing to enter a world of supernatural horrors, where the unspeakable lurks around every

corner. This world is kept out of the publics sight by the Demon Hunters. This world is less vibrant thanthe one you know, less kind, and less forgiving. It is a world of Darker, rather, a World of DIM-ness.

Yes, dimness. Thats because youd pretty much have to be a total dim-bulb to take a job as a Demon

Hunter. The benefits and the pay are crap, and dont even start to make up for the long workday, ruined

weekends, and frequent dismemberment. Plus, no overtimeyoure salaried.

In this World of Dimness, its all real. All of it. Demons, devils, angels; werewolves, zombies,

vampires; ghosts, ghouls, guys in hockey masks who haunt lakeside camps; mad scientists, robots, brains

that live in jars; nuns with martial arts skills and covert-ops training; nameless, unknowable terrors

from beyond that have way, way too many tentacles (Seriously, I aint shitting youWAY too many

tentacles. And you know whats underneath them? More tentacles); anything that results in sleep loss and

ammonia-soaked bedsheets. Yeah. Its all real.

So, then. If this whole safe and mundane life thing isnt working out for you, by all means read on.

And if youre having trouble finding daycare for your kid, I could totally watch it. Them babies is some good

eats. Damn, am I hungry

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